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MF09 GZL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,873 mi
Last recorded45,873 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 GZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 45,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & on wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,738 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 42,726 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,515 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,482 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,906 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 28,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 24,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,122 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 20,122 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 19,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 19,249 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 18,039 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,785 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 15,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside handbrake cable outer cover slightley damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 15,147 miles

offside handbrake cable outer cover slightley damaged

Fail 16 May 2013 15,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside hand brake cable outer cover split

Pass 10 May 2012 10,682 miles

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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MF09 GZL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF09 GZL, 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 MF09 GZL registered?

MF09 GZL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for MF09 GZL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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