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MJ58 HWA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,278 mi
Last recorded138,278 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 HWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 138,278 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 138,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,656 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,944 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,833 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,612 miles

advise exhaust system very very rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise exhaust system very very rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,961 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

ADVISE OIL LEAK GEARBOX AREA N/S

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very very worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very worn (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

advise hand brake cable mounting in very poor condition n/s

advise tracking check

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,219 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust in poor condition back box

Fail 18 Jan 2017 51,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs are badly corroded especially the N/S inner, (3.5.1i)

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

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

TRACKING NEED ADJUSTMENT AS IT HAS ALREADY WORN BOTH TYRES ON THE INNER EDGES 185/55/15

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,350 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

N/S/F Brake disc worn on iner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,089 miles

advise exhaust back box very rusty

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise exhaust back box very rusty

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,022 miles

advise exhaust back box slight blow and rusting

Fail 31 Dec 2012 27,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise exhaust back box slight blow and rusting

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 HWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HWA, 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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MJ58 HWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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