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BF09 SVU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,916 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 95,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,922 miles

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle cove in mud

Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,061 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front radiator fan insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal fractured/broken from pivot

Pass 7 May 2019 65,620 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 65,620 miles

Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,481 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,197 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,253 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Near side wiper blade spliting

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Park brake cables cracking.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,103 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

N/S/R handbrake cable outer sheath split exposing cable

O/S/R handbrake cable outer sheath split exposing cable

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,371 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 SVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

BF09 SVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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