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GV59 AMU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 76,195 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 76,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,012 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,004 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

o/s/r tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,545 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,514 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 36,366 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,577 miles

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

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 AMU 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 78.9%.

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 GV59 AMU, 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 GV59 AMU registered?

GV59 AMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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