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GL09 XSN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,474 mi
Last recorded72,474 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

steering noisy when operated side to side

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Coil spring lower mounting cup is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting cup is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 63,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Coil spring lower mounting cup is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting cup is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring lower support cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring lower support cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring lower support cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring lower support cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,791 miles

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

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 21 Jul 2021 50,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,454 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,506 miles

Rear service brake efficiencies only just met threshold

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,345 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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GL09 XSN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSN, 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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GL09 XSN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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