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BF59 FZN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 47,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 43,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 43,122 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 42,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 40,991 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 40,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,443 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,026 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 37,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,340 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 32,340 miles

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

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,434 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 25,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,328 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 FZN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF59 FZN?

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What year was BF59 FZN registered?

BF59 FZN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BF59 FZN safe to buy?

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