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BF09 YYT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 84,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 84,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 80,055 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle and springs are corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,610 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose twisted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,610 miles

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose twisted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,224 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,135 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,818 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked due to the age of the tyres

Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked due to the age of the tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,796 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 25,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,906 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 YYT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

BF09 YYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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