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BG59 PCY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,177 mi
Last recorded130,177 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 PCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 130,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 130,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 123,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 123,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,256 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 117,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 109,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019
Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 106,607 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,708 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 57,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,035 miles

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

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

offside washer jet poor.

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside washer jet poor.

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,173 miles

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

offside rear brake slight bind

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 PCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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