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BJ59 YAH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,275 mi
Last recorded27,275 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 27,275 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 25,589 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 23,470 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 23,470 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 21,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 21,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault turn off light (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r side/wall/deep/cut

Fail 8 Oct 2013 14,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

very deep cut nearside rear tyrewall

weep nearside gearbox driveshaft seal

Fail 9 Nov 2012 8,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer slightly noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2012 8,881 miles

rear silencer slightly noisy

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 YAH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

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

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