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BF59 FPV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FPV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 73,925 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp upper clip broken, but secure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day light inop

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Jan 2026 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp upper clip broken, but secure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day light inop

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Jan 2025 67,907 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 63,322 miles

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))

Fail 14 May 2024 63,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,566 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear axle corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 36,566 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear axle corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 33,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,894 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 28,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,010 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,519 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 18,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,025 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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BF59 FPV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF59 FPV, 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 BF59 FPV registered?

BF59 FPV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FPV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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