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GX09 UCG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 UCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,642 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 83,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,518 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 37,412 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,506 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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GX09 UCG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GX09 UCG, 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 GX09 UCG registered?

GX09 UCG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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