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GU59 NZE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 156,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,149 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 149,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 140,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 140,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,549 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 120,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,659 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,985 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2020 103,985 miles

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

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

rear brake hoses mounting brackets cracked

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,174 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,463 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,651 miles

Near side front tyre has a cut to outer side wall but not exposing the cords

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Near side front tyre has a cut to outer side wall but not exposing the cords

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe to hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,215 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,229 miles

o/s/f top suspension mount support washer corroded

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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GU59 NZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 GU59 NZE, 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 GU59 NZE registered?

GU59 NZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 NZE 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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