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BK09 DGU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 DGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 78,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 64,105 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,134 miles

0/S rear brake sticking

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,959 miles

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,960 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,066 miles

exhaust outer skin peeling

Fail 5 Aug 2019 39,066 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,441 miles

Rear slight blow on exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil filter badly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 19,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 5,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 5,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 3,761 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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BK09 DGU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK09 DGU, 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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BK09 DGU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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