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BG59 BWX

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BWX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Re-inflated for test. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,791 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,508 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 53,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight lift in top bush assembly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front macpherson strut has slight lift in top bush assembly

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

parking brake has slight travel

tailgate difficult to open

Fail 4 Dec 2019 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking pin through lower roll pin missing and roll pin slightly displaced (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight lift in top bush assembly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front macpherson strut has slight lift in top bush assembly

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake has slight travel

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,313 miles

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

both front top mountings have play

Fail 18 Oct 2018

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front top mountings have play

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,203 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front and rear outer sill damaged

n/s/f daylight running light out

o/s front outer sill damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,466 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 27,466 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 16,778 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,117 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BG59 BWX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG59 BWX, 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 BG59 BWX registered?

BG59 BWX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is BG59 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 BWX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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