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BF59 FXW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box mount worn

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,277 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut top bearing rough and noisey

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe bolt broken

Nearside Front Top strut bearing noisey

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top strut bearing noisey

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,271 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe bolt broken

Nearside Front Top strut bearing noisey

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top strut bearing noisey

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,639 miles

both offside tyre pressures low

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front lower wishbone ball joint has slight play

offside front outer door handle deteriorated

offside handbrake slow to operate and lower effort than nearside

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,076 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi split but not leaking or noisey (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi split but not leaking or noisey (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,457 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 43,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,312 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,793 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 FXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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