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MJ58 FTX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,211 mi
Last recorded63,211 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 FTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,211 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 58,973 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,460 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low P R S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,745 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 52,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,454 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,105 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside front bumper side light slightly out of position but secure

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated with corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,726 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

rear tyres perished

tailgate wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,478 miles

Front tyrers worn to 3mm

Front wipers splitting

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 30,478 miles

Front tyrers worn to 3mm

Front wipers splitting

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,992 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 20,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MJ58 FTX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ58 FTX, 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 MJ58 FTX registered?

MJ58 FTX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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