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MJ59 KNP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,932 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2024 66,932 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,248 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 65,245 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining has come detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,956 miles

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

clutch pedal stiff and sqeaks.

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension coil springs.

slight wheel bind nearside rear.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,673 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and exhaust.

nearside rear wheel has very slight bind.

Fail 21 Jan 2021 61,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to suspension coil springs and exhaust.

nearside rear wheel has very slight bind.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 60,736 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 60,736 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,004 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall not cords

slight leak on radiator

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Jan 2017 33,936 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall not cords

slight leak on radiator

slight oil leak on engine

tyre size 195 45 16 84 W

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,545 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside rear hand brake cable outer split

Fail 14 Jan 2016 30,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (NEEDS NEW JET) (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside rear hand brake cable outer split

Pass 29 Dec 2014 27,467 miles

coolent leak on radiator

nail in nearside rear tyre close to sidewall

nearside front drive shaft seal leaking

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside rear hand brake cable outer split

Fail 22 Dec 2014 27,408 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)

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

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

coolent leak on radiator

nail in nearside rear tyre close to sidewall

nearside front drive shaft seal leaking

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside rear hand brake cable outer split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 23,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air conditioning condensor in poor condition

coolant leak coming from radiator

engine management light illuminated

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front brake disc worn

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear parking brake outer cable split

offside rear tyre has cut's in outer sidewall

topped up oil level. Used 1,0ltr of oil

tyre size: 195/45R16 84V

Fail 12 Dec 2013 23,060 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air conditioning condensor in poor condition

coolant leak coming from radiator

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front brake disc worn

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear parking brake outer cable split

offside rear tyre has cut's in outer sidewall

topped up oil level. Used 1,0ltr of oil

tyre size: 195/45R16 84V

Pass 12 Jan 2013 18,968 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 KNP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 KNP, 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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MJ59 KNP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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