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BF59 XVC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,324 mi
Last recorded82,324 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,324 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near drain hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 82,324 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near drain hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,414 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 72,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 50,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/split on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/split on outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/split on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/split on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,614 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 19,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,710 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 XVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

BF59 XVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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