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BG59 LJU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,887 mi
Last recorded61,887 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 61,386 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,959 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 59,959 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 59,941 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 49,436 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,523 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,606 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 LJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJU, 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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What year was BG59 LJU registered?

BG59 LJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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