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VO59 BXB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,138 mi
Last recorded104,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 BXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 102,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2X (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 94,761 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front nsf fog lamp insecure

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

Rear rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 87,607 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,754 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,754 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snaped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,816 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,683 miles

Exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

lot of travel in handbrake

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

lot of travel in handbrake

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,714 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VO59 BXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO59 BXB, 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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VO59 BXB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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