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BG59 JWC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,643 mi
Last recorded104,643 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 104,643 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 104,640 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN + EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,834 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,773 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,920 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable attachment bracket broken

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot does not open from trigger switch

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,508 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tiny leak from joint. Back box casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside and rear bumper of vehicle damaged

offside and rear bumper of vehicle damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,157 miles

corrosion to the rear exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,341 miles

some play in the o/s/f top shockabsorber joint when the car is in a raised position

the front number plate is damaged

the rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some play in the o/s/f top shockabsorber joint when the car is in a raised position

the front number plate is damaged

the rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,587 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 32,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

warning lamp on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,781 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 17,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

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 JWC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWC, 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 JWC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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