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GV59 JYO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,595 mi
Last recorded26,595 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 26,595 miles

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

engine oil sump surface corrosion

exhaust system surface corrosion

front brake discs corroded slightly but pads ok

Fail 26 Nov 2025 26,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion on components rear of vehicle

engine oil sump surface corrosion

exhaust system surface corrosion

front brake discs corroded slightly but pads ok

Pass 7 Nov 2024 26,169 miles

rear exhaust gas surface corrosion

sump gasker slight corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 26,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust gas surface corrosion

sump gasker slight corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 25,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,782 miles

REAR BRAKE READING SLIGHT LOW

Pass 18 Nov 2021 24,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box oil leak

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 22,585 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 21,026 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 21,026 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,315 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK OFF EXHAUST GASS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 16,621 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 14,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2014 14,978 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,788 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 JYO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

GV59 JYO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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