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BF59 FXB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 107,248 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping on floor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 107,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping on floor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,324 miles

Offside Front Track Rod End Very Corroded

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

Rear Axle Very Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,593 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Thermostat leaking ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn and breaking surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both very heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have sidewall splitting badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 86,001 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump pan pourous and leaking bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Thermostat leaking ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn and breaking surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both very heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have sidewall splitting badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 65,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top plate corroded away (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,005 miles

rear exhaust box 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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BF59 FXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

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

Is BF59 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FXB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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