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BJ59 VHV

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,425 mi
Last recorded111,425 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VHV
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 111,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 104,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 90,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 81,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe supporting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,225 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount corroded through (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,043 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 62,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,520 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 45,757 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,925 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 34,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,581 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 16,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 4,684 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BJ59 VHV is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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