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BF09 SUA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sidesx2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 107,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides covered with sticker mash (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sidesx2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,912 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,496 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front due to light lens covers (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2020 98,466 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front due to light lens covers (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,122 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,183 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls cracking on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 78,183 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls cracking on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 60,508 miles

Engine oil very low

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

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 60,508 miles

Engine oil very low

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

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,882 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 48,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,836 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre has a nail

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 40,836 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre has a nail

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,207 miles

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 SUA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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