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BF59 FXT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,482 mi
Last recorded60,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 60,482 miles

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

clutch fluid reservoir loose

footbrake travel

o/s headlamp tarnished

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 60,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir loose

footbrake travel

o/s headlamp tarnished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 59,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

all 4 wheels corroded

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust clamp missing

fuel cap seal perishing

handbrake outer cables split & corroded

n/s driveshaft seal damp

o/s headlamp tarnished

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe corroding and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front manifold when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2023 56,150 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 56,146 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,922 miles

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Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

CLUTCH RESERVOIR INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,167 miles

Exhaust systen corroded poor condition

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,948 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside parking brake poor

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,325 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,860 miles

rear section of exhaust in poor condition & slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,717 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 27,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,132 miles

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 FXT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

BF59 FXT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is BF59 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FXT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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