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BF09 WVV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,861 mi
Last recorded79,861 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,861 miles

Offside Front door handle loose

Fail 3 Dec 2025 79,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door handle loose

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,221 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 69,858 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 62,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 58,250 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,395 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,556 miles

Boot handle inoperative

Offside Front wiper blade slight smear

Rear suspension corroded

Rear wiper split

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 30,556 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Boot handle inoperative

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front wiper blade slight smear

Rear suspension corroded

Rear wiper split

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges.2mm.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

offside front tyre is worn on edges.3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2014 24,681 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges.2mm.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

offside front tyre is worn on edges.3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside day time running light does not illuminate

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,696 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 WVV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVV, 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 WVV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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