BD59 VWM

2009 FIAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FIAT
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
26,636 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Fiat has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 26,636 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of recurring issues and immediate retests suggests a reactive maintenance approach.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,446 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2023 onwards, but no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect recorded on 2013-11-26 for exposed cords on nearside front tyre.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (6 times) and suspension (2 times) across multiple tests.
  • Multiple advisories for tyres (4 times) and handbrake (2 times) indicate chronic wear.
  • Immediate retests after failures (e.g., 2013-11-26, 2024-03-01) suggest minimal repairs.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,446 mi/yr) suggests light use and less engine/drivetrain wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-03-21, despite the DVLA status, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures in the same system category since the last MOT pass in March 2025.

Mileage history

Nov 2013: 26,636 mi FAILNov 2013: 26,636 mi PASSNov 2014: 33,752 mi FAILNov 2014: 33,756 mi PASSNov 2015: 37,528 mi PASSNov 2016: 42,020 mi PASSMar 2018: 47,198 mi PASSMar 2019: 51,768 mi PASSMar 2020: 57,748 mi FAILMar 2020: 57,757 mi PASSFeb 2021: 68,299 mi FAILFeb 2021: 68,320 mi PASSFeb 2022: 78,154 mi PASSMar 2023: 81,467 mi PASSMar 2024: 84,974 mi FAILMar 2024: 84,985 mi PASSMar 2025: 88,393 mi PASS88k58k27kNov 2013Mar 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2013 FAIL 26,636 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED front wipers smearing, offside front juddering
USER ENTERED exhaust back box corroded
Nov 2013 PASS 26,636 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust back box corroded
Nov 2014 FAIL 33,752 mi
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nov 2014 PASS 33,756 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 37,528 mi
ADVISORY offside front tyre wearing close to low tread wear indicators 185/55/15
ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
Nov 2016 PASS 42,020 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mar 2018 PASS 47,198 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2019 PASS 51,768 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 57,748 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 57,757 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 FAIL 68,299 mi
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 68,320 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 78,154 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 81,467 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 FAIL 84,974 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 84,985 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 88,393 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD59 VWM, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.