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BN59 VTL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,893 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 14 Nov 2024 64,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,982 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 62,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable excessively deteriorated (broken) (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,345 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 58,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE TO SHWOING CHORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE TO SHWOING CHORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE TO SHWOING CHORDS 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,954 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2019 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 55,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,919 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,813 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 37,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 30,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,670 miles

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

exhaust system surface rust

nsf wheel very slight binding

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 VTL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

Is BN59 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VTL shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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