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GL59 CEJ

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,592 mi
Last recorded79,592 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 CEJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,592 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 75,492 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 75,476 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,489 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 61,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,243 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,243 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,059 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,946 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,847 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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GL59 CEJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL59 CEJ, 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 GL59 CEJ registered?

GL59 CEJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is GL59 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 CEJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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