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BJ09 HYC

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 HYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 137,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 127,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 120,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 111,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 104,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 101,119 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,501 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,501 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,776 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,680 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 45,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,454 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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BJ09 HYC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 BJ09 HYC, 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 BJ09 HYC registered?

BJ09 HYC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is BJ09 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 HYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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