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GL09 RUO

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 RUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,198 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

exhaust centre rubber mounting broken

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,233 miles

A;C; compressor leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

coolant leaking

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,619 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,470 miles

all tyre sidewalls damaged

exhaust corroded

front tyres bald on inner edges

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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GL09 RUO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL09 RUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL09 RUO registered?

GL09 RUO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GL09 RUO safe to buy?

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