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BJ58 ZGC

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZGC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,252 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush *** BUSH BREAKING AWAY *** (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear ***PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ***

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear ** PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLE POOR/BROKEN **

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 87,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,183 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,884 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,254 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,698 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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BJ58 ZGC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ58 ZGC, 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 BJ58 ZGC registered?

BJ58 ZGC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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