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BD09 VBM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,640 mi
Last recorded24,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 24,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,642 miles

Tailgate slightly loose Suspect broken catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 20,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 19,547 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates deteriorated and delaminated. Overall poor condition, But not likely to be misread. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 17,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 17,786 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 14,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 12,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 10,175 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,541 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 7,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,189 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 VBM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD09 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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