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BJ59 VLO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,961 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 99,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,087 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drl in-op

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front drl in-op

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 74,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 67,472 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded, outer skin seperating

Fail 24 May 2021 67,472 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded, outer skin seperating

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,614 miles

Back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,782 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,704 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,703 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 42,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside wiper split

Fail 31 Oct 2014 20,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 12,306 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 VLO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

BJ59 VLO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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