MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Exhaust box corroded
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
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BF09 BFY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.
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