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GY59 ELC

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ELC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,717 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 136,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 134,490 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 134,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,482 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 129,482 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,509 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 125,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle coming apart (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general underbody rusting

Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,868 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure clamp rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle coming apart (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general underbody rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2018 105,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle slightly flackey (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,154 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing very uneven

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp corroded and in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 85,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing very uneven

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp corroded and in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,366 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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GY59 ELC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY59 ELC, 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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GY59 ELC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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