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BJ59 WHR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,318 mi
Last recorded85,318 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WHR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,332 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 83,331 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,965 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 78,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,801 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,376 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 55,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,676 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded and insecure. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,994 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Running light not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,698 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 WHR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHR, 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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BJ59 WHR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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