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GV59 MWO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,242 miles

both front seat belt recoils slightly slow

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust mounting bracket/ clamp rusty and front/ centre exhaust section starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake slight binding

offside front suspension top mounting plate starting to rust

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear brake unions starting to rust

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

slight oil leak/ gearbox area slightly damp

Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,967 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust mounting bracket/ clamp rusty and front/ centre exhaust section starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

nearside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake slight binding

offside front suspension top mounting plate starting to rust

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear brake unions starting to rust

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,253 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust clamp/ bracket rust and front/ centre/ rear exhaust sections starting to rust

nearside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear metal brake pipes unions starting to rust

Fail 14 Aug 2023 68,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel long (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust clamp/ bracket rust and front/ centre/ rear exhaust sections starting to rust

nearside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre- outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear metal brake pipes unions starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,384 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and front exhaust clamp/ bracket rusty

front top suspension mountings slight movement

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear and rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ wear

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear brake hoses ferrules and rear metal brake unions starting to rust

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear handbrake travel slightly long

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and front exhaust clamp/ bracket rusty

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,173 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and front exhaust clamp/ bracket rusty

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,434 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 59,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 59,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 53,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,303 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,891 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 33,784 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,784 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,523 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 26,520 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,252 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MWO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWO, 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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GV59 MWO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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