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MF59 BKV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 120,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhauste deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,498 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 111,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,301 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe to centre pipe flange getting rusty and weak

Exhaust flexi pipe getting rusty and weak

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts on both side walls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,050 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 84,041 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 82,349 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,813 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,207 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,630 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,684 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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MF59 BKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF59 BKV, 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 MF59 BKV registered?

MF59 BKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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