CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF09 XHL

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XHL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 77,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,039 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2025 69,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2025 69,236 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 54,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 54,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,907 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (sub frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 42,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Offside front service brake tight.

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (sub frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,144 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 42,144 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,254 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front suspension arm bushes slightly worn.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,194 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,796 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,533 miles

Rear silencer starting to corrode.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,649 miles

front wipers splitting

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,041 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2014 13,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 10,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,533 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 7,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF09 XHL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XHL, 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

How do I check the history of BF09 XHL?

You can check the full history of BF09 XHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF09 XHL registered?

BF09 XHL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is BF09 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 XHL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF09 XHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF09 XHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.