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GV59 UVC

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,396 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front day running lamp not working

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

Fail 27 May 2026 99,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front day running lamp not working

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

Pass 28 May 2025 86,265 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 86,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 71,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,736 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,679 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,046 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 49,046 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,926 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 41,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 36,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,416 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped.

front brake pads starting to look low.

o/s/f tyre bald on on inner edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,602 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

smoke emissions to low to measure

Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,857 miles

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

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 UVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

GV59 UVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is GV59 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 UVC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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