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MJ59 HCY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 HCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front sump porous

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play offside front wheel requires further investigations

Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,088 miles

Front exhaust flexy deterioated

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexy deterioated

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 48,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 26,711 miles

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

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)

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 HCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HCY, 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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What year was MJ59 HCY registered?

MJ59 HCY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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