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BG59 XVH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,510 mi
Last recorded40,510 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 48,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked items must be removed for inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,447 miles

Rear rear exhaust outer skin crossion

near side driveshaft oil seal leak slight

Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,615 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 22,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 16,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2013 11,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 7,940 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 XVH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 XVH registered?

BG59 XVH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is BG59 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 XVH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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