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BJ59 HTY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,928 mi
Last recorded73,928 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HTY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Daytime running lamp bulb not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,826 miles

Coolant hose clip (around gearbox) insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (damp) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 7 Nov 2020 42,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant hose clip (around gearbox) insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (damp) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2019 23,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 12,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 8,355 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 8,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,958 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 HTY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

BJ59 HTY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 HTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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