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BJ59 DXZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 DXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,930 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 116,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,450 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,682 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,680 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,795 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 103,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 96,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil light flashing

Fail 13 May 2017 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil light flashing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,217 miles

back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 90,014 miles

engine oil light flashing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2015 90,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil light flashing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,855 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,851 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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BJ59 DXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ59 DXZ, 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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What year was BJ59 DXZ registered?

BJ59 DXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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