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BN59 TCV

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,389 mi
Last recorded55,389 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 TCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 55,389 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,485 miles

rear axle beam showing sings of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,920 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 51,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,712 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,898 miles

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

rear exhaust section has corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,824 miles

brake binding offside rear

oily residue lower engine

rear tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,851 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating and slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating and slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,124 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn too 1.8mm

Fail 26 Sep 2014 33,124 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn too 1.8mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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 TCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

BN59 TCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 TCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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