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BK09 DVR

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 DVR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 114,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 107,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 107,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,806 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 101,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Daytime Running Lights Inop

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,330 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,327 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both top mounts on front shockabsorbers are noisy on lock to lock

front exhaust flexi pipe has some corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

road springs have some corrosion on bottom coils

Fail 30 Mar 2016 67,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both top mounts on front shockabsorbers are noisy on lock to lock

front exhaust flexi pipe has some corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

road springs have some corrosion on bottom coils

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,478 miles

outer casing on both handbrake cables split

Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

outer casing on both handbrake cables split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,830 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,731 miles

front brake discs liped.

nsf tyre on 3.5mm

rear exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,316 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 DVR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BK09 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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