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GY59 MJW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 MJW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,518 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 19 Aug 2025 77,518 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,703 miles

driving lights not working

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,517 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2021 58,517 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,490 miles

Coolant leak

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, 1855515

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also deep cut outer side wall under the requirements to inspect (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, 1855515

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,096 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 50,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,827 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 46,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,394 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,324 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,582 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,582 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,342 miles

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

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 MJW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 GY59 MJW, 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 GY59 MJW registered?

GY59 MJW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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