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BG59 FPJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FPJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 37,010 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 37,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 32,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,942 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,447 miles

Back box outer layer corroded.

Front Slight up and down play in front top mounts.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 30,447 miles

Back box outer layer corroded.

Front Slight up and down play in front top mounts.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer aim above the screen. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,107 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,566 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 24,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,410 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,005 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,423 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 FPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FPJ, 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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BG59 FPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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