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GY09 JWG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,814 mi
Last recorded49,814 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 JWG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 49,814 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking/perishing slightly

Slight oil seepage from gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,686 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,679 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 41,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023
Pass 9 Nov 2022

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,240 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 36,240 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,109 miles

n/s/f tyre balding on very inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,790 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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GY09 JWG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY09 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

GY09 JWG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is GY09 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 JWG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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