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BT09 JLU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 JLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,886 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,885 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 75,044 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,569 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 71,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,797 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on edges , on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking in tread on ,3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 62,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 62,421 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,883 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,883 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,892 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorating

slight g/box oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,815 miles

rear exhaust slightly detiriorating

Pass 21 May 2014 26,838 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,679 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 JLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

BT09 JLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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