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MJ58 KFU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 KFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer hand brake cable covers are starting to split. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes are perished and worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,619 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,298 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 101,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,493 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,142 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,666 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,666 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,845 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 60,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,806 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust rear section slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,986 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,420 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 35,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,091 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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MJ58 KFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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