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BJ59 VKG

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 105,193 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,297 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 102,297 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,120 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 98,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,501 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 97,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,024 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 97,023 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,642 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,642 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2015 60,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front wipers worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 44,048 miles

Air con pipe securing bracket broken

Clutch bite high

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,048 miles

Air con pipe securing bracket broken

Clutch bite high

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,886 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 VKG is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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