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BG09 FYC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,961 mi
Last recorded107,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 107,961 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens is damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 101,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens is damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,300 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished / poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2018 98,298 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished / poor condition

engine sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipe flexi and tailbox in a poor condition

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 81,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,533 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

signs of coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,034 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,507 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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BG09 FYC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG09 FYC, 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 BG09 FYC registered?

BG09 FYC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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