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FD59 JXW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,961 mi
Last recorded64,961 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 JXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,838 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,528 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 44,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,251 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 40,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,770 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,566 miles

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2013 27,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,534 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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FD59 JXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD59 JXW, 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 FD59 JXW registered?

FD59 JXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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