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GV58 BOF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BOF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 107,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,397 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,371 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,088 miles

Central stop lamp not working cannot see connection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner wear no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner wear no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

day time running lights not showing

Fail 11 Jan 2020 76,088 miles

Central stop lamp not working cannot see connection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner wear no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner wear no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

day time running lights not showing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,405 miles

Central stop lamp not working could not see connection

Offside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + deteriorated

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 10 Jan 2019 68,403 miles

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

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

Central stop lamp not working could not see connection

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + deteriorated

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount corroded

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wear + metal object in tyre tread

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 56,549 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,219 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 50,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,016 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 44,014 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Fail 28 Dec 2013 34,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Pass 12 Jan 2013 26,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on outer 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 BOF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BOF, 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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GV58 BOF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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