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GF59 BFX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 BFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 111,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 107,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 105,265 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 100,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 98,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,905 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 19 Aug 2016 89,142 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 89,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,061 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,766 miles

rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

boot switch faulty

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,341 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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GF59 BFX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF59 BFX, 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

How do I check the history of GF59 BFX?

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What year was GF59 BFX registered?

GF59 BFX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is GF59 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 BFX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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