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BG59 JWW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JWW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,156 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 95,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,760 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,760 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,893 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 68,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 61,166 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,037 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,829 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 29 Nov 2013 34,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,287 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 JWW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 JWW registered?

BG59 JWW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is BG59 JWW safe to buy?

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