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BK09 DWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,228 mi
Last recorded65,228 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 DWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished / starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from the crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LOTS OF PLAY FROM BOTH SIDES could be worn rack ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,507 miles

Slight knocking from steering column

Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,507 miles

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

Slight knocking from steering column

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,432 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread pattern and sidewall but not sufficient ot expose the cords.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,432 miles

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

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread pattern and sidewall but not sufficient ot expose the cords.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,997 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 33,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Fail 20 Mar 2015 27,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 24,040 miles

Exhaust Backbox slighly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,614 miles

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

outer handbrake cables split

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 DWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DWJ, 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 BK09 DWJ registered?

BK09 DWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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