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BN59 VTM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,307 mi
Last recorded47,307 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,307 miles

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

boot lid opened from inside

Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,823 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 44,822 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 42,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 42,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 39,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,687 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 33,871 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,068 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 24 Oct 2016 25,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,141 miles

rear exhaust box light corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,262 miles

light corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,917 miles

slight corrsion on rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,768 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 VTM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

BN59 VTM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BN59 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VTM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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