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BF09 CXS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,833 mi
Last recorded103,833 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CXS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,833 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 103,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,767 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,894 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,018 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,974 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and slight perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and slight perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,871 miles

Emissions test passed

Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,864 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emissions test passed

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,421 miles

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,165 miles

Emissions test passed

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Boot split (2.5.B.1a)

Emissions test passed

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,675 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,672 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer wall is scuffed

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,748 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 18,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s handbrake cover split.

o/s washer jet faulty[n/s clears screen]

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,979 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s handbrake cover split.

o/s washer jet faulty[n/s clears screen]

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 CXS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF09 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

BF09 CXS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is BF09 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 CXS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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