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GV09 LYD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,397 mi
Last recorded118,397 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,397 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front top shock mount

Pass 7 Jun 2022 113,081 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 112,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,735 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,658 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

both rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,928 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Aug 2013 41,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

front tyres wearing unevenly

parking brake cable hanging down nearside rear

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,533 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 LYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

GV09 LYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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