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GU09 VGG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 VGG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 97,360 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 97,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 89,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2024 89,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2023 81,167 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 81,015 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 74,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 66,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 58,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,683 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2018 42,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 36,398 miles

rear tail box in poor condtion

Pass 20 May 2016 33,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres are starting to crack & perish

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2016 33,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55 r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres are starting to crack & perish

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 29,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,766 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 VGG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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