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RE59 GZD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,702 mi
Last recorded101,702 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 GZD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,702 miles

Exhaust corroded an drear clamp missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 101,702 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded an drear clamp missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil QUITE BAD (5.3.2 (b))

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,261 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

parking brake becoming long

Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

parking brake becoming long

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,890 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))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,443 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,050 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,497 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing is corroded but not holed

Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened retaining plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing is corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,279 miles

Offside Front shock absorber top retaining plate corroded(requires attention)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,605 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,771 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 51,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,912 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,012 miles

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

Slight brake bind to both rear brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,897 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 24,897 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

offside front shock asorber has a slight mist of oil

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RE59 GZD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE59 GZD, 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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RE59 GZD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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