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GV59 JYW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 JYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,821 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 87,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,600 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Front bracket fractured

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,843 miles

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))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 63,843 miles

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))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,244 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer box rusty and corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,278 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,091 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low

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 JYW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

GV59 JYW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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