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GK59 VHP

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,244 mi
Last recorded57,244 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VHP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,322 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 48,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,237 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 46,456 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 46,456 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum on dip stick

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 33,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,076 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer on engine

water leak on engine

Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer on engine

water leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,785 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VHP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

GK59 VHP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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