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GV59 BWP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 60,801 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,394 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,655 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 55,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/ds/f/ tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 52,817 miles

Emissions not tested rear box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 50,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,525 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,171 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

gearbox has a slight misting of oil

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 45,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65.r14.82t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65.r14.82t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 38,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65.r14.82t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2014 30,769 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,050 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 25,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f running light not working

warning light on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,706 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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GV59 BWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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