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MJ59 JUX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 JUX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,942 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 107,942 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,790 miles

Coolant leak radiator and possible water pump ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,790 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator and possible water pump ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2022 96,205 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,772 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables outer sleeves swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,791 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the rear of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower engine oil sump has oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 79,108 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 79,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,031 miles

Both front arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,337 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,453 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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MJ59 JUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JUX, 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 JUX registered?

MJ59 JUX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is MJ59 JUX safe to buy?

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