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GV59 AMO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 AMO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damage

off side shock damp[er rod corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,080 miles

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,495 miles

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

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

near side sill damage

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,611 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front door dandle loose

rear axle corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2022 103,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door handle becoming at risk of detachment

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber shaft corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 95,790 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber shaft corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,487 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Cracking to tread o/s/r tyre

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shaft corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to rear axle

Cracking to tread o/s/r tyre

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shaft corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,066 miles

Exhaust front section slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,591 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Offside Shock absorber piston rod corroded on upper section

Fail 24 Oct 2018 77,591 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Shock absorber piston rod corroded on upper section

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,414 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle lower spring cups (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 69,414 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle lower spring cups (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,348 miles

Both front suspension top mounts corroded

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge not full tread depth

Slight play in rear shock absorber top mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,577 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Slight movement in nearside front upper strut top

Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Slight movement in nearside front upper strut top

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,656 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,322 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge, not within centre 3/4 tread

offside front tyre bald on inner edge, not within centre 3/4 tread

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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GV59 AMO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV59 AMO, 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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GV59 AMO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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