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GV59 KJE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 168,249 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 168,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,138 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 98,138 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 92,514 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteireorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 92,445 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint deteireorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2022 84,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,408 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

exhaust in poor condition

general corrosion underside if vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2021 76,408 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

exhaust in poor condition

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2021 76,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,988 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,888 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 38,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,440 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 KJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

GV59 KJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is GV59 KJE safe to buy?

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