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CU59 JHL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 JHL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 86,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear rear exhaust box not located in rubber mount

Pass 30 May 2024 73,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

passenger door handle loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing.

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 58,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 54,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 52,555 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 May 2020 52,555 miles

Emissions not tested engine fault and noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 50,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Emissions not tested due to low oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from shock/no lock on rbt (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front oil light on dash

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,859 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 40,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 35,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,767 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 15,767 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,841 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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CU59 JHL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU59 JHL, 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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CU59 JHL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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