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GU09 VGN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,468 mi
Last recorded57,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 VGN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 57,468 miles

Both rear tyres perished

General corrosion under vehicle

Play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 30 Jun 2026 57,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

General corrosion under vehicle

Play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,124 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Jul 2025 52,124 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 51,816 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 51,388 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Axel Corroded but not weakened

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

Fail 3 May 2023 51,388 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Axel Corroded but not weakened

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,276 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,065 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 48,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,990 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 46,984 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 42,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,676 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 20,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 18,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,375 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 VGN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

GU09 VGN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is GU09 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 VGN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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