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ML09 BWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,413 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,461 miles

both front tyres starting to ware on inside edge 195/45/16

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,109 miles

slight movement in front shockers / top mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,612 miles

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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ML09 BWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML09 BWJ, 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 ML09 BWJ registered?

ML09 BWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is ML09 BWJ safe to buy?

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