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BJ59 YAU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 103,373 miles

MANUAL BOOT RELEASE NOT WORKING, WORKS FROM REMOTE.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 103,373 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MANUAL BOOT RELEASE NOT WORKING, WORKS FROM REMOTE.

Offside Rear FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, VERY POOR.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,416 miles

BOOT RELEASE, VERY STIFF TO OPERATE.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR FRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES. (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,416 miles

Front Position lamp not working FRONT POSITION LIGHTS, INOP. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOOT LID, TELEASE CATCH, STIFF.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR FRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 93,371 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front day time running lights inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 85,835 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front day time running lights inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,345 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2021 81,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,935 miles

front discs corroding / rear axle beam corroding

rear plate / rear box corroding / slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs

Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,878 miles

corrosion on rear axle beam

rear box corroding / front exhaust mount snapped / corrosion on rear springs x front discs/ slight rad leak

rear number plate / oil filter corroding / o/s/f running light inop / very slight weap on o/s/f shock

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,981 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,117 miles

Rear silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,562 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,697 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,164 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 YAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

BJ59 YAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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