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BK59 VFT

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VFT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,579 miles

Covers prevent full inspection of testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 105,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers prevent full inspection of testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,335 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorate from front too rear

slight play in top shock mount osf

ubbcc

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,259 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,769 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,769 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded & clamp missing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,990 miles

play nearside front upper strut mount

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,239 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,134 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,134 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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