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GV59 BWU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,342 mi
Last recorded12,342 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 12,342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 12,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 12,006 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 12,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 11,608 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 11,605 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 10,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 10,008 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 9,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 8,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 6,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 6,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 5,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 4,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 3,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 2,587 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 BWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 BWU registered?

GV59 BWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is GV59 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 BWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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