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BBO 5S

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 5S
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 82,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 82,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 79,851 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Perishing On Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel slightly rough when spinning

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,778 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 70,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,130 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 68,129 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box and central pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges possibly below (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust loose and in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,025 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,263 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,291 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 43,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,269 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chip in windscreen.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,192 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,658 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BBO 5S 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 BBO 5S, 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 BBO 5S registered?

BBO 5S is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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