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BT09 BXU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 BXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,073 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r shock damp

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 83,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r shock damp

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,825 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

small oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,797 miles

All the 4 tyres are cracking

Offside number plate light dim

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 66,797 miles

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

All the 4 tyres are cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside number plate light dim

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

Pass 24 May 2019 61,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 58,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both front tyres bald on inner edges nearly at cords

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 53,956 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 48,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,843 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,704 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,084 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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BT09 BXU 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 83.3%.

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 BT09 BXU, 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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BT09 BXU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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