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BG59 BWY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BWY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,912 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,290 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,388 miles

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 97,387 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle nearside door handle missing. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,714 miles

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 1 Oct 2015 62,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,057 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 49,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,338 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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BG59 BWY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG59 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

BG59 BWY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is BG59 BWY safe to buy?

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