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GL59 NLV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,518 mi
Last recorded64,518 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top mounts corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,584 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 59,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,905 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 54,043 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,454 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 49,454 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs wearing+pads

offside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside front tyre perishing,rear exaust box corroded,

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,933 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,438 miles

The offside rear brake has a slight bind

The rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2015 35,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The offside rear brake has a slight bind

The rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,546 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,686 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 NLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NLV, 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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GL59 NLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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