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GV59 JYF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 94,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,633 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 88,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH AND MESSAGE ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIPS INSECURE GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIPS INSECURE AND GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,863 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 74,863 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,272 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 65,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 59,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,145 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 45,145 miles

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 41,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,537 miles

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

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 JYF 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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

GV59 JYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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