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BJ59 WDE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,902 mi
Last recorded167,902 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WDE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 167,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,073 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear shock top bush slight worn

rear brake discs cororddd

rear lower spring cups corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2021 161,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 153,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 153,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,135 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,514 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 71,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 71,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,369 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,180 miles

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

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 WDE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

BJ59 WDE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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