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BK09 HGE

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 HGE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,198 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 102,198 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,207 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 99,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,812 miles

Exhaust - Rear box and rear clamp deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 89,808 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust - Rear box and rear clamp deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust outer casing corroded and braking away

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,783 miles

bump stop perished

rear axle coil spring mounting corroded but not considered excessive

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

bump stop perished

rear axle coil spring mounting corroded but not considered excessive

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,710 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,710 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle broken (6.2.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,950 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,949 miles

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

tailgate outer handle siezed

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,373 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 HGE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green 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 BK09 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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