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GV09 ONU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,543 miles

Both front top strut mount cups & nuts corroded

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle / spring mounts becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,545 miles

Both front top strut mount cups & nuts corroded

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle / spring mounts becoming corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,175 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,519 miles

Both front top strut mount cups & nuts corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle / spring mounts becoming corroded

Rear section of exhaust getting weak

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe support clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 82,211 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe support clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,519 miles

Rear Exhaust Weak outer Skin

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,518 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Weak outer Skin

Slight Bind Offside rear when Jacked Up

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,670 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 52,784 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,212 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,212 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,625 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,616 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,192 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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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GV09 ONU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

GV09 ONU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is GV09 ONU safe to buy?

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