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GY09 OBL

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,449 mi
Last recorded55,449 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 OBL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,449 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 55,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,111 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 41,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018

Rear silencer deteriorated. exterior corrosion.

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes worn / perished. creaking with movement.

both front upper strut mounting plates heavily corroded. suggest renewal.

Pass 6 Jun 2017

Rear exhaust silencer in poor corroded condition.

both rear upper shock bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,829 miles

both front top suspension mounts heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost. creaking, pulling out. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost, creaking, pulling out. (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top suspension mounts heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,746 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box split and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,251 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

screw in offside rear tyre

vibration noise from air box

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,871 miles

front brake discs liped and pad staring to break up

small chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs liped and pad staring to break up

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

GY09 OBL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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