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BP59 DHG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP59 DHG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,110 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,915 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 115,912 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes . (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 102,768 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside and out side edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes . (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,151 miles

Exhaust flexi coupling mesh detached.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,691 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 66,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top strut mounting excess play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,315 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,844 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,844 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,673 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 38,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,064 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 28,824 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,966 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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BP59 DHG 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 65%.

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 BP59 DHG, 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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BP59 DHG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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