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RE09 GBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 GBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier corroded on cross beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier corroded on cross beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 75,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens. Polishing may rectify (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens. Polishing may rectify (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier corroded on cross beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier corroded on cross beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,529 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system has age related corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,130 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 68,129 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle/cross beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle/cross beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 60,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle/cross beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle/cross beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 54,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible polish may rectify (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls 195/45r1684v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 51,674 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges and slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,803 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Due to offside aim too low ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 42,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Due to offside aim too low ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 39,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,814 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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RE09 GBZ 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 63.6%.

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 GBZ, 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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RE09 GBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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