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GY09 JWU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 JWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 63,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 62,486 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 62,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,904 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 51,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,782 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,782 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,397 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 42,396 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,312 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 37,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,468 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,041 miles

Nearside 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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GY09 JWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY09 JWU registered?

GY09 JWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is GY09 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 JWU shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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