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RE09 GCX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,661 mi
Last recorded112,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 97,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 91,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,835 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 82,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,649 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 78,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,632 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,901 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near to spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near to spring seats (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,136 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,055 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,871 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,869 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 52,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 52,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,201 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 GCX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE09 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

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

Is RE09 GCX safe to buy?

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