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BF09 SOH

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 SOH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 112,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak All pipe joints leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting splitting ()

Nearside Front Lower Lamp slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge of treaded section

Nearside and offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner/outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2025 107,157 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting splitting ()

Nearside front lower lamp slightly loose

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,434 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside+ nearside driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,986 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting splitting ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside front driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,139 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,639 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 79,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,937 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,766 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,709 miles

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

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

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box 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 SOH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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