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GK59 VGT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VGT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 94,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,510 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Rim slightly damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,588 miles

Coolant/antifreeze level below minimum

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread low and N/S/F tyres inner edge wearing smooth, but not exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non-obligatory mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer circumference of drums slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,891 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent almost to excess. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent almost to excess. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 45,655 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front washer jet poor in pattern but adequate clearance

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted but not to excess

Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn slightly and pitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 20,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,947 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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GK59 VGT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK59 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK59 VGT registered?

GK59 VGT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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