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BF09 SSX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,404 mi
Last recorded118,404 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 118,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 115,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 112,102 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 112,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,638 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,619 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front downpipe clamp split/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,586 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front downpipe clamp split/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil Spring bump stop missing

Slight wear, both front tyres on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,257 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,895 miles

Some play in o/s/f suspension top,not considered excessive.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,422 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2013 35,422 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,349 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,401 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 21,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SSX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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