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GV09 XEG

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 XEG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 115,497 miles

Breather pipe between the cam cover and the airbox is split

Drivers exterior door handle is faulty

Fail 29 May 2026 115,497 miles

Breather pipe between the cam cover and the airbox is split

Drivers exterior door handle is faulty

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 114,989 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 114,988 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 112,096 miles

Breather pipes onto the airbox in very poor condition

Drivers exterior door handle faulty

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 112,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Breather pipes onto the airbox in very poor condition

Drivers exterior door handle faulty

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 101,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 101,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps, possibly a wiring fault (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 86V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 83,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 79,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 79,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 76,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 71,210 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 71,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 65,707 miles

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)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 58,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,612 miles

corrosion to front brake discs on inner surface, brake pads worn close to limit

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 20 May 2014 79,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 43,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 38,123 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 XEG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

GV09 XEG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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