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BD09 MHZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,054 mi
Last recorded48,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 MHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 48,054 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight play in upper strut mounting

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear handbrake brackets corroded and insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2026 48,054 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight play in upper strut mounting

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 43,367 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 43,367 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 40,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 38,989 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 31,903 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 May 2021 31,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

front pads low

Pass 14 May 2020 20,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bracket support for hand brake cables snapped both sides

oil on min

Pass 1 May 2018 17,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre Cracking Outer Wall

Fail 1 May 2018 17,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre Cracking Outer Wall

Pass 5 May 2017 14,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,385 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 11,385 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,558 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 5,823 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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BD09 MHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD09 MHZ, 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 BD09 MHZ registered?

BD09 MHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is BD09 MHZ safe to buy?

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