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GU09 TMX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,007 mi
Last recorded142,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 142,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion under car and on suspension parts rear

exhaust in a poor state

Fail 29 Jun 2022 109,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion under car and on suspension parts rear

exhaust in a poor state

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,021 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

exhaust corroded rear clamp missing

rear coil spring cups corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2021 102,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

exhaust corroded rear clamp missing

front brake discs worn

front rake pads worn

rear coil spring cups corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,130 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 ovation (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bump stop insecure loose inside coil spring (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day running light not working

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,471 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 74,471 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,640 miles

Exhaust system corroded p

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tires perished

Exhaust system corroded p

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,758 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,814 miles

Both rear shock top mount bush's starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,612 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2012 28,612 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to get low on inner edge

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 TMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GU09 TMX, 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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GU09 TMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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