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GV58 BNY

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,307 mi
Last recorded114,307 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BNY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,307 miles

both headlamp lenses cloudy

both parkbrake cable outers swollen and split

both rear tyres well worn and well worn on inside edges

Fail 1 Dec 2025 114,306 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

both parkbrake cable outers swollen and split

both rear tyres well worn and well worn on inside edges

minor exhaust leak at front and rear

Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,461 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear axle corroded

minor exhaust leaks at front section

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,116 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 97,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner dampness cv gaiter area

Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,993 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner dampness cv gaiter area

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,756 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,908 miles

Daytime running lamps not working

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 61,892 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Daytime running lamps not working

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,116 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 57,116 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,994 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 41,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres have verious cuts in side walls

both front upper top mounts corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,771 miles

both front tyres have verious cuts in side walls

both front upper top mounts corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,809 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GV58 BNY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV58 BNY, 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 GV58 BNY registered?

GV58 BNY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 February 2009.

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