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MJ59 CXX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 CXX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex. joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

minor gearbox and engine oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2021 72,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex. joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

minor gearbox and engine oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2021 72,780 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 67,092 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

o/s rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 61,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

o/s rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,275 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,311 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet wash broken (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,677 miles

brake pads worn to limit

exhaust front and rear sections corroded

front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 40,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads worn to limit

exhaust front and rear sections corroded

front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 34,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,467 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 28,467 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,545 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 19,524 miles

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

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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MJ59 CXX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MJ59 CXX, 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 MJ59 CXX registered?

MJ59 CXX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is MJ59 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 CXX shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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