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FV59 BMZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,564 mi
Last recorded91,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker top mounting has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,616 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 60,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2019 53,707 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 1 Nov 2019 53,707 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,060 miles

Exhaust deteriorated throughout

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chip in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 47,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated throughout

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,463 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 32,462 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2015 23,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 14,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,323 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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FV59 BMZ 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 70%.

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 FV59 BMZ, 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 FV59 BMZ registered?

FV59 BMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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