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FV59 BNB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,979 mi
Last recorded68,979 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,979 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2025 68,979 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,806 miles

corrosion to suspension components

cracks to o/s/r tyre

n/s/r bump stop not attached

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,710 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop not attached

Fail 28 Nov 2023 57,707 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow at front joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot open warning light on

Both front tyres at 2mm and no tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop not attached

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear bump stop insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear washer not working

rear wiper worn

Fail 22 Nov 2021 50,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear washer not working

rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

rear wiper worn

Fail 23 Nov 2020 48,978 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fex wron,suggest renew (6.1.2 (a))

fault n/s rear brake

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,165 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,966 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 41,966 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 2 Dec 2017 37,055 miles

Hi level stop light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2017 37,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Hi level stop light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,876 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 32,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,084 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,635 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 BNB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV59 BNB registered?

FV59 BNB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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