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BG09 XHO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,404 mi
Last recorded79,404 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XHO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 79,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

possible engine mount bush worn

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,414 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 73,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 68,040 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery acid corrosion on battery securing bolt

engine cover, under shields

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

offside rear suspension bump stop loose

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery acid corrosion on battery securing bolt

engine cover, under shields

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

offside rear suspension bump stop loose

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,137 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,592 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 49,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 45,401 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 45,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,097 miles

inner edgs wear and low tread on front tyres

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 XHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

BG09 XHO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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