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BG59 YJE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,761 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front daytime running light inopertive

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

boot release handle slightly stiff in operation

Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 75,384 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock case light corrosion

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

sump light corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2020 75,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock case light corrosion

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

sump light corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,916 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 42,916 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,942 miles

Advise horn not 100%

Advise rear exhaust poor condition, slight blow

Advise wheel alignment, front tyres worn inside edge

Advise wipers judder

Fail 30 Jul 2016 30,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise horn not 100%

Advise rear exhaust poor condition, slight blow

Advise wheel alignment, front tyres worn inside edge

Advise wipers judder

Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,977 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 12,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 12,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,679 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 YJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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