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BG59 LKV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 106,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 100,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 97,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 93,998 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 May 2023 93,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Underside vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,076 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper PLAY IN STRUT TOP

Nearside Front WASHER JET POOR

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH STARTING TO BREAK AWAY (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper PLAY IN STRUT TOP

Nearside Front WASHER JET POOR

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH STARTING TO BREAK AWAY (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 67,647 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,171 miles

Nearside Front WASHER JET POOR

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive **** DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL**** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 61,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive **** DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL**** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,131 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 53,131 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,188 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,585 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 21,405 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sheaths split exposing cable

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,405 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sheaths split exposing cable

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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 LKV 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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

BG59 LKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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