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RE09 GCU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,201 mi
Last recorded147,201 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 GCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 147,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 145,941 miles

COOLING FAN NOISE

Fail 31 Aug 2023 145,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COOLING FAN NOISE

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,960 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 119,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,894 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 114,894 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,167 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,751 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 May 2014 87,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, not leaking.

Fail 2 May 2014 87,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, not leaking.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 59,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RE09 GCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GCU, 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 RE09 GCU registered?

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

Is RE09 GCU safe to buy?

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