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GV09 KYU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 KYU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,536 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 54,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,101 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 50,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,911 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 38,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 32,881 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 32,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,611 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 16,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,169 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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GV09 KYU 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 GV09 KYU, 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 GV09 KYU registered?

GV09 KYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is GV09 KYU safe to buy?

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