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ST09 BHW

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 BHW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 78,944 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 78,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,343 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape + cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,339 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 2 May 2013 42,679 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 42,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant low

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 35,206 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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ST09 BHW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST09 BHW, 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 ST09 BHW registered?

ST09 BHW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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