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BT59 BVU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,962 mi
Last recorded76,962 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 BVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,519 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 59,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,111 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,632 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 34,638 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 20,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,392 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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BT59 BVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT59 BVU, 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 BT59 BVU registered?

BT59 BVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is BT59 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 BVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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