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GU09 TJZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,091 mi
Last recorded57,091 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 TJZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 57,091 miles

Central exhaust bracket

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 9 Dec 2025 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,223 miles

Central Rear centre rear stop lamp has some LEDS out, still working

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant staining on top of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper n/s/f top mount has slight lift

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

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

Rear rear backbox corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 41,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear centre rear stop lamp has some LEDS out, still working

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant staining on top of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper n/s/f top mount has slight lift

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

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

Rear rear backbox corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 37,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 33,947 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,238 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,668 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,510 miles

tail box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,952 miles

Some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Jun 2016 14,952 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,939 miles

front brake pads wearin thin

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,347 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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GU09 TJZ 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 GU09 TJZ, 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 GU09 TJZ registered?

GU09 TJZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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