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BJ59 WVT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,498 mi
Last recorded92,498 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,182 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and bracket broken due to corrosion

oil leak from gearbox

under body corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 90,182 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber very corroded

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and bracket broken due to corrosion

oil leak from gearbox

under body corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 87,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,359 miles

All 4 springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 85,359 miles

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

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

All 4 springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,446 miles

All four road springs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,446 miles

All four road springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,834 miles

Rear axle excessive corrosion around coil spring seat

Fail 7 Sep 2020 82,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle excessive corrosion around coil spring seat

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 81,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,029 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,536 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 72,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,287 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,814 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 WVT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

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

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