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BF09 WVM

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 WVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,192 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 51,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,334 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,323 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,904 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust section getting

Fail 23 Dec 2015 37,904 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust section getting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 19,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 13,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,241 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 10,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 WVM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

BF09 WVM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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