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BD59 SVW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,543 mi
Last recorded100,543 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,543 miles

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

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 96,224 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 89,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 86,131 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,528 miles

Boot can only be opened via key fob

Exhaust system/clamps/supports deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and support bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s)(unions/connections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded, recommend monitoring

Fail 4 Apr 2022 82,526 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working also doubles up as day time running lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Boot can only be opened via key fob

Exhaust system/clamps/supports deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)(inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and support bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s)(unions/connections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded, recommend monitoring

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,212 miles

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2021 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust back box and clamp in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,618 miles

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,618 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

offside front upper strut support bearing slightly stiff on side to side movement

rear back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded but secure time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,868 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,842 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,687 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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BD59 SVW 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 BD59 SVW, 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 SVW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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