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GU59 NZJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,297 miles

Offside parking brake has lower reading. Adjustment or replacement might be required

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,421 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 89,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 69,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,991 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,049 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,661 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,326 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,054 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 27,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,631 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,846 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 6,846 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 3,785 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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GU59 NZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

GU59 NZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GU59 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 NZJ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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