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GV59 EVF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,177 mi
Last recorded99,177 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 99,177 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 99,177 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 88,579 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,410 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And suspension arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And balljoint has play, suspension arm de-bonded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x tears inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 66,532 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 66,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 46,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,720 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2017 37,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,414 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,889 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 24 Oct 2012 14,440 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 EVF 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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

GV59 EVF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is GV59 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 EVF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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