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GU09 VGT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,016 mi
Last recorded133,016 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 133,016 miles

both rear tyres worn low

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2026 132,989 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn badly inner edge through too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,026 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Aug 2025 127,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 108,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,433 miles

ADVISE Overall parking brake efficiency at only 18%. It would appears the braking system requires either adjustment or repair.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Bush worn & de bonding. Replacement recommended ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( heavily worn & de bonding.replacement recommended ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,241 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi slight blow

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,017 miles

center exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,017 miles

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

center exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,870 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2014 48,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,640 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,721 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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 VGT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU09 VGT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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