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BN59 SZT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,007 mi
Last recorded69,007 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2025 66,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

advise exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,780 miles

advise exhaust middle and rear deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,596 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating on flexy and rear box

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating on flexy and rear box

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,285 miles

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

advise engine breather pipe split

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,082 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 45,062 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,771 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 38,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,507 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,331 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 SZT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BN59 SZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 SZT registered?

BN59 SZT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is BN59 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SZT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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