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BF09 YXJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,119 mi
Last recorded134,119 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corrodrd

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corrodrd

Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,021 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,225 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 14 Jul 2021 118,179 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pipe to condenser (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2021 118,179 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive pipe to condenser (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2019 103,826 miles

Exhaust flexi broken but not leaking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 96,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 96,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 90,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 81,958 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded.

Front Antiroll bar corroding.

Nearside Rear Brake has a light bind.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush pulling out. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 75,905 miles

Front windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,490 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,241 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

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 YXJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

BF09 YXJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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