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FV59 BSZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BSZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 120,170 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,379 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door handle broken

Fail 18 May 2023 106,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear spring mounting coroded on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door handle broken

Pass 20 May 2022 95,044 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 95,044 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,336 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush lifting

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 63,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,046 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 BSZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV59 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

FV59 BSZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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