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BK04 LEY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 LEY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

cooling fan noisy when running

Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,640 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,415 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 127,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 24 Sep 2020 90,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limits on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OSR Tyre perishing + feathering

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF+NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + osf tyre wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

slight play steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,160 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + osf tyre wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,748 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,800 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,060 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2012 19,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroding

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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BK04 LEY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK04 LEY, 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 BK04 LEY registered?

BK04 LEY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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