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GU59 PUA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,828 mi
Last recorded43,828 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 43,828 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 43,827 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,592 miles

rear beam axle is corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and outer skin is loose

Fail 25 Nov 2024 41,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear beam axle is corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and outer skin is loose

Pass 29 Nov 2023 38,519 miles

Rear axel is corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 38,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front daytime running lights not working both sides

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 34,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,125 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,629 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,483 miles

Nearside Mirror stalk cover missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 21,103 miles

Both track rods heavily corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both shock absorber strut upper threads and nuts heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Sidewall has large cracks. Recommend replacement. 175/65R14 82T. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has large cracks. Recommend replacement. 175/65R14 82T.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Sidewall has large cracks. Recommend replacement. 175/65R14 82T. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has large cracks. Recommend replacement. 175/65R14 82T.

Rear Axle beam and spring cups corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,034 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 17,034 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 14,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 11,945 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,619 miles

front suspension top mount plates corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,042 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 PUA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 GU59 PUA, 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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GU59 PUA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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