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GV59 JWP

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 JWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 55,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 85,578 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both o/s & n/s (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,405 miles

Front brake pads are low

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads are low

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,112 miles

Front Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,013 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 36,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,093 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 JWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

GV59 JWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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