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BN59 VTK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VTK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 80,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut bushing worn near to the limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushing starting to wear / deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 44,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bushing worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in the outer sidewall .. 185/55x15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut bushing worn near to the limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushing starting to wear / deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

Signs that there may be a fluid leak at the offside rear brake assembly

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,823 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,107 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 28,107 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 25,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades jumping

Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,308 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear section

Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,784 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VTK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

BN59 VTK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BN59 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VTK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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