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GV59 JYU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,261 mi
Last recorded91,261 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,261 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body covered with under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,777 miles

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir damaged and insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,638 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,638 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,403 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 52,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,125 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 42,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,546 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,810 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,390 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split

offside front tyre starting to split

Fail 28 Nov 2014 20,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre starting to split

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 11,064 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 JYU 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 73.7%.

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 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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

GV59 JYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GV59 JYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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