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BG09 XEX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,115 mi
Last recorded64,115 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XEX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,115 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

mid to rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,666 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 61,666 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil in engine and oil cap seized / cross threaded (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake fluid very dark, indicating a change is required

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind, pads worn significantly lower on this side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,561 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,555 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,101 miles

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,407 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin hanging off

Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin hanging off

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,744 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak Gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal NS ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box is corroded on the outer casing and has a very slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are dated 2009 and worn to 3mm tread depth. the treads and walls are aged. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,739 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,736 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,252 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,060 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,412 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre inner edge worn (2mm)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 26,656 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,384 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 XEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

BG09 XEX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is BG09 XEX safe to buy?

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