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BD09 VAV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,893 mi
Last recorded100,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VAV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,893 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 88,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,468 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,105 miles

clutch pedal noisey on operation

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

rear handbrake efforts 17% minimum required is 16%

Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,572 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust corroded

unable to properly assess rear hubs/tyres due to bind

underbody axle/suspension corroded,appears to have been stood up

Fail 14 Aug 2017 49,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

handbrake poor effort

rear exhaust corroded

unable to properly assess rear hubs/tyres due to bind

underbody axle/suspension corroded,appears to have been stood up

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,962 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 34,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 27,979 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,963 miles

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

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 VAV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD09 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

BD09 VAV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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