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BG59 JXP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,703 mi
Last recorded92,703 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides- part of axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 92,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides- top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp insecure Incorporates DRL (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides- part of axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 86,273 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,490 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 81,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 81,490 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,431 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,166 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,467 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,428 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 53,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,319 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 43,319 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,908 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer detiorated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 25,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,543 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 JXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

BG59 JXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is BG59 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 JXP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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