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BG09 VGL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 59,165 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2026 59,165 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,149 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,640 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,482 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 44,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

coolant level on min

nearside front drl not working

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 43,736 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 43,736 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,226 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,031 miles

Undertrys cover brake and fuel lines running under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 22,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,972 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,822 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,534 miles

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

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 VGL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VGL, 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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BG09 VGL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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