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GU59 PUX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,903 mi
Last recorded78,903 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 PUX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 78,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 72,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear exhaust sections have small leak. Flexi in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 72,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and in poor condition.

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear lower. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,133 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,101 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,065 miles

Offside Rear bump stop lose

rear axle corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,431 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 69,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,200 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear

engine sump corroded

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 22 Aug 2018 66,200 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres showing signs of wear

engine sump corroded

rear axle corroded

rear wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,765 miles

sump rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,866 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,521 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,584 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,017 miles

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

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 PUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

GU59 PUX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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