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BBK 522M

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,013 mi
Last recorded80,013 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 522M
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,601 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,510 miles

Exhaust corroed but not leaking exhaust gases

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,115 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded & front exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,249 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs badly corroded on the inside face

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,914 miles

Nearside tyre close to the legal limit on the inner edge.

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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BBK 522M is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBK 522M, 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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BBK 522M is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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