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BG59 JWP

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,651 mi
Last recorded36,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,651 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 36,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 28,745 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 28,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 21,301 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tires in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 21,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tires in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 15,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 12,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 11,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 10,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 10,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 9,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 7,974 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 7,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 6,782 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 5,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 4,484 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 JWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 JWP, 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 JWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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