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BN59 CYV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 CYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 107,611 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 100,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,140 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint split system has been pushed back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,744 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2018 65,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,837 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,841 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,055 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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BN59 CYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN59 CYV, 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 BN59 CYV registered?

BN59 CYV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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