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BF59 XWR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,297 mi
Last recorded81,297 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,297 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi broken

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,296 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust flexi broken

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,882 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,881 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside & offside parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust deteriroated

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside & offside parking brake cable outer casings deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust deteriroated

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,699 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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?

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 XWR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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