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GL59 CFV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,632 mi
Last recorded57,632 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 CFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 57,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe clamp damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2025 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe clamp damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 55,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,114 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,019 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 37,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,449 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Dec 2015 23,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 12 Dec 2015 23,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 20 Nov 2014 19,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight binding offside rear/ unable to check wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight binding offside rear/ unable to check wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 16,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,233 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 12,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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 CFV 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 70%.

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 GL59 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

GL59 CFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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