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AM09 BGV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,303 mi
Last recorded114,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 BGV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 114,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 98,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2021 98,778 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to reach rev limiter after two rev limit tests (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 86,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,077 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,101 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Zero emmissions to record any data output

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,101 miles

Fuel tank leaking Around the bottom of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox broken off of system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush split and worn through (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush split and worn through (2.7.4)

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Zero emmissions to record any data output

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,475 miles

2 x exhaust clamps broken

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,475 miles

2 x exhaust clamps broken

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 38,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,884 miles

exhaust rusty

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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AM09 BGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AM09 BGV, 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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AM09 BGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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