CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE09 GAU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,732 mi
Last recorded137,732 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 GAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 137,732 miles

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

Front rear undersealed

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi mounting broken (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear puncture (screw)

Pass 2 Feb 2017
Fail 2 Feb 2017

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,781 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,168 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 43,168 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 34,531 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE09 GAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RE09 GAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE09 GAU?

You can check the full history of RE09 GAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE09 GAU registered?

RE09 GAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is RE09 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 GAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE09 GAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE09 GAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.