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BF09 BFY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 BFY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,790 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 77,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated outer shoulder slight worn (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer layer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody/suspension surface corrosion present front to back/both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,955 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,492 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear bump stop

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 63,053 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear bump stop

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,655 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 50,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,167 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Low engine oil

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 15,777 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,278 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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BF09 BFY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF09 BFY, 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 BF09 BFY registered?

BF09 BFY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is BF09 BFY safe to buy?

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