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FE59 MYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,837 mi
Last recorded115,837 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 MYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail under bonnet near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 106,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake cable mounting defective (both sides)

surface corrosion near engine mount

Pass 8 Apr 2024 96,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread feathering

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake cable mounts deteriorated

surface corrosion by engine mount

Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,818 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread feathering

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake cable mounts deteriorated

surface corrosion by engine mount

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,170 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 85,154 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,567 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 74,552 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,712 miles

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

fuel filler cap not fitted to filler neck

Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,712 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel filler cap not fitted to filler neck

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,964 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 37,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,541 miles

Coolant leak

front discs corroded on inner surface

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,474 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 23,474 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,290 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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FE59 MYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol 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 FE59 MYJ, 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 FE59 MYJ registered?

FE59 MYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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