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GK59 VJF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,862 mi
Last recorded88,862 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,862 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 88,861 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap loose and not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,578 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 88,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rubber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dip lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dip lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer door handle hinge broken

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,555 miles

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))

Offside Front day running lamp n/w

Rear handbrake cables outers starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 73,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,252 miles

slight exhaust blow from front and rear exhaust joints

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 68,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight exhaust blow from front and rear exhaust joints

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,274 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,327 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,674 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe hitting on tow bar

Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe hitting on tow bar

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,270 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2012 32,698 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,698 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

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 VJF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

GK59 VJF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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