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BT09 DHJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,498 mi
Last recorded138,498 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,782 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 119,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 113,594 miles

general corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 110,130 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 110,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,778 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded & clamps corroded

n/s handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded & broken

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,823 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded,front clamp corroded & rear clamp missing

n/s hand brake cable support bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,711 miles

o/s handbrake bracket corroded & broken

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,682 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop broken (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s handbrake bracket corroded & broken

Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,511 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

front brake pad anti vibration springs missing on both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,511 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)

front brake pad anti vibration springs missing on both sides

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,421 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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 DHJ 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 77.8%.

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 DHJ, 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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What year was BT09 DHJ registered?

BT09 DHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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