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GL09 SWW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,251 mi
Last recorded73,251 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 SWW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 73,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,297 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 53,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,022 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 49,983 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing from flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe heavily corroded with hole rusted away near coil spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 46,608 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusted through at front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle, corroded at spring seats. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,192 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,034 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 21,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,620 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 16,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 SWW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SWW, 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 GL09 SWW registered?

GL09 SWW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is GL09 SWW safe to buy?

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