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BF59 FRN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,623 mi
Last recorded83,623 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FRN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,623 miles

Damage to nearside sill

Nearside front lower position light unit secured with tape

Fail 11 Dec 2020 83,614 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Damage to nearside sill

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front lower position light unit secured with tape

Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,354 miles

Nearside Rear perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2018 60,583 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn

Gearbox slight oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 48,083 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front calliper slider,rubber boot missing

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2016 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front calliper slider,rubber boot missing

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2016 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak (running around front of gearbox bell housing)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone rear bush un-bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail or screw in

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Wishbone rear bush un-bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail or screw in

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded (outer skin coming/ has come off)

Pass 5 May 2015 39,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,058 miles

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

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 FRN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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