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BJ59 WHS

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,782 mi
Last recorded52,782 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WHS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,782 miles

advance corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 50,703 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,385 miles

Rear axle corroding

both mirror casing not there

rear exhaust box corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexy pipe joint blowing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 48,384 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexy pipe joint blowing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroding

both mirror casing not there

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,088 miles

chip to screen

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 34,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 24,035 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 24,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,880 miles

flexicap fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 5,644 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 WHS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

BJ59 WHS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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