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BD09 VBF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,490 mi
Last recorded46,490 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 46,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 46,489 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,645 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 39,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,029 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

clutch pedal squealing noise

Fail 27 Jan 2023 37,029 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal squealing noise

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,735 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 33,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,956 miles

All round exhaust system (corroded & rusty)

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both side (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting has slightly movement)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror casing missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention please (Both side ) (Size 175.65.R 14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,850 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 29,843 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,783 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perishing slightly

exhaust back box corroded

miner gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,229 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,062 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,178 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 19,178 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,590 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,097 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 VBF 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 75%.

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 VBF, 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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BD09 VBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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