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BF09 SWK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,231 mi
Last recorded55,231 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 SWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,231 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185 55 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,826 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f top shock cup and nut corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f top shock cup and nut corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,785 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 43,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,594 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 12,660 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 SWK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 SWK registered?

BF09 SWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is BF09 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 SWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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