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BF09 SOE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 124,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,999 miles

Central stop light not working.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 111,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,508 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,736 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,139 miles

NOISE FROM N/S/R BRAKE - ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,116 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both handbrake outer covers split

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake outer covers split

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,137 miles

coolant leak from heater hose bleed screw

nearside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake flexi hose chafing on suspension bolt

offside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

coolant leak from heater hose bleed screw

nearside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake flexi hose chafing on suspension bolt

offside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,507 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,652 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

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 SOE 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 82.4%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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