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BGC 509G

2001 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,852 mi
Last recorded23,852 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat 50034,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 509G
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 23,852 miles

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Pass 9 May 2012 22,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,935 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,536 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,421 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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BGC 509G is a 2001 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,336 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 BGC 509G, 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 25 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 BGC 509G registered?

BGC 509G is a 2001 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is BGC 509G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 509G shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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