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BJ59 HTU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,016 mi
Last recorded24,016 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 24,016 miles

rear axle assembly badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 23,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 22,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 21,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 20,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 19,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,247 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 16,246 miles

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

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

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 14,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 13,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 11,963 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 7,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 5,458 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 HTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ59 HTU, 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 BJ59 HTU registered?

BJ59 HTU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 HTU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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