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BG59 JVY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JVY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,141 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,964 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,513 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 49,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,802 miles

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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs pitted and worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2014 40,745 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,221 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 JVY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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