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BK59 NLU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,416 mi
Last recorded63,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 NLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 63,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 63,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,319 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 57,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,080 miles

both front tyres

nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 45,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 39,670 miles

uneven wear in off side front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,680 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorated front to rear

front brake discs pitted on inner face

front exhaust and mount corroded

nearside rear tyre/wheel slightly misshaped

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 4 Feb 2015 34,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorated front to rear

front brake discs pitted on inner face

front exhaust and mount corroded

nearside rear tyre/wheel slightly misshaped

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front/centre exhaust slight corrosion

nearside front tyre cut but no cords showing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front/centre exhaust slight corrosion

nearside front tyre cut but no cords showing

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,287 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear lamp unit cracked but servicable

Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear lamp unit cracked but servicable

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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BK59 NLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK59 NLU, 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 BK59 NLU registered?

BK59 NLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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