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GY59 VVW

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,679 mi
Last recorded62,679 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded coil spring cups (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside mirror assembly slightly insecure

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2024 62,679 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded coil spring cups (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside mirror assembly slightly insecure

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2022 47,731 miles

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

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2022 47,731 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2021 45,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,034 miles

Both rear tyres and N/S/F tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,851 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,676 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 VVW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GY59 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

GY59 VVW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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