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BG59 KSU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,341 mi
Last recorded59,341 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 KSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,341 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Engine oil low

Exhaust system corroded

Gear box and engine oil leak

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 59,341 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Engine breather pipe split

Engine oil low

Exhaust system corroded

Gear box and engine oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,261 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded & Rear box deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,260 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded & Rear box deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,074 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear box deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear box deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 43,762 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear tyres cracking in tread

oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2015 43,678 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear tyres cracking in tread

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,438 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2013 23,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Nov 2012 16,621 miles

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

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 KSU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 KSU, 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 KSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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