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AY59 XNJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XNJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 98,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 98,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,922 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,366 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 91,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,459 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 84,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Mar 2022 84,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,078 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 78,912 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,749 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,459 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 72,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,144 miles

exhaust hitting under/body

Fail 22 Dec 2016 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust hitting under/body

Fail 3 Dec 2016 68,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,678 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,644 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,644 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,212 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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AY59 XNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AY59 XNJ, 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 AY59 XNJ registered?

AY59 XNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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