MOT Status
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119,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Day running light not working
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Front engine steady bar worn
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
rear axel slightly corroded
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust rear silencer corroding
water leak
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust rear silencer corroding
water leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front daytime running light not working, recomend repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split/cracked (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front daytime running light not working, recomend repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split/cracked (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recomend replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre is wearing almost smooth on inner edge, advise replace
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recomend replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre is wearing almost smooth on inner edge, advise replace
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF59 XVB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?
BF59 XVB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.
Is BF59 XVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF59 XVB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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