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GY09 FHB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,451 mi
Last recorded80,451 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 FHB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,451 miles

oil leak

slight leak on front exhaust

unable to check front brake pads- possibly low

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,683 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2024 77,679 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,919 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf shocker damp

nsftyre wearing on edges

oil leak

slightleak onfront and rear exhaust

Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,919 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid nsr (1.1.16 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

nsf shocker damp

nsftyre wearing on edges

oil leak

slightleak onfront and rear exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,343 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,019 miles

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

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

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust only (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 68,876 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 63,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,635 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 49,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 49,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65-14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2015 45,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 May 2015 45,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 May 2014 36,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,429 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 18,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

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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GY09 FHB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 GY09 FHB, 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 GY09 FHB registered?

GY09 FHB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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