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GV09 LYA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,359 mi
Last recorded98,359 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,359 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine coolant below minimum level

Fail 31 Oct 2025 98,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine coolant below minimum level

Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,621 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 93,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

reversing light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 88,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 82,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,672 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,738 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 63,949 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,214 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2018 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,840 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,964 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 LYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYA, 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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GV09 LYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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