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BF59 XWE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 116,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 98,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2020 97,605 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DRL not working

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,427 miles

DRL not working

Front Exhaust flexi is broken

Rear Exhaust is very rusty

Rear Seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,412 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp rotted away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DRL not working

Front Exhaust flexi is broken

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap not fitted to neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust is very rusty

Rear Seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside rear tyre slightly perished within the tread

Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside rear tyre slightly perished within the tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,247 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,851 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut on the side wall, no cords exposed.

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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 XWE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

BF59 XWE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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