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GL59 NKZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,176 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 76,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 70,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,941 miles

Central exhaust system corrosive

Damage to nearside rear (outer) arch area

Nearside (outer) door handle poor condition

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (leaking)

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 16 Jan 2023 65,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust system corrosive

Damage to nearside rear (outer) arch area

Nearside (outer) door handle poor condition

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn (leaking)

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,076 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 56,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 51,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 40,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,969 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,643 miles

Exhaust blow front section

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2015 25,080 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,752 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 17,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,479 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 NKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NKZ, 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 GL59 NKZ registered?

GL59 NKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is GL59 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 NKZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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