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BF59 FRD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,137 mi
Last recorded58,137 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 56,533 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2024 56,508 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 10 Jan 2023 51,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,400 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 45,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,200 miles

Oil leak from engine, Dip stick refitted correctly

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,248 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,394 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,080 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,080 miles

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

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)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FRD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BF59 FRD, 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 BF59 FRD registered?

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

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