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BD59 KHM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 KHM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,370 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,195 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 72,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 67,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,150 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 63,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 58,333 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 50,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 46,391 miles

Both Rear Tyres and Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2017 43,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

o/s rear service brake only just met requirements, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,579 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2017 41,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 35,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65r14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 30,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 16,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD59 KHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 BD59 KHM, 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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BD59 KHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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