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BG59 WCL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 WCL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,191 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust poor cond

Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust poor cond

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 88,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ancillary belt perished

Fail 17 Aug 2023 86,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ancillary belt perished

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise condition of o/s front outer cv joint gaitor

advise condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,467 miles

Back Box Corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,227 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 67,227 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,225 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,235 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,419 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,084 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 WCL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

BG59 WCL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is BG59 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 WCL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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