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FJ59 MXL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 MXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 123,482 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 123,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking from sump leaving a pool of oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,457 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,088 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear axle beam corroding advise attention

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,028 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,324 miles

tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,489 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,042 miles

crack in windscreen outside zone A (15mm)

slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

slight play in both front strut top mounts

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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FJ59 MXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ59 MXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ59 MXL registered?

FJ59 MXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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