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BJ59 VKC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,751 mi
Last recorded45,751 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 45,751 miles

Front both slight lift top mounts

Front both upper suspension fixings slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear box slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 45,751 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both slight lift top mounts

Front both upper suspension fixings slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 38,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,592 miles

Nearside Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 29,558 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,719 miles

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,838 miles

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,238 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2018 24,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,873 miles

Rear Exhaust started to deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,937 miles

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

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

slight corrosion back exhaust box

Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,569 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 6,929 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 VKC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

BJ59 VKC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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