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MJ59 LBO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,541 mi
Last recorded96,541 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,541 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,085 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking, thermostat leaking. Coolant below minimum. ()

Exhaust system corroded, front to back, various hangers and clamps corroded.

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

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

Rear Axle corroded, particular attention to spring seats.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 89,085 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking, thermostat leaking. Coolant below minimum. ()

Exhaust system corroded, front to back, various hangers and clamps corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded, particular attention to spring seats.

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

Brake fluid leak from offside rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 62,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 60,211 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 57,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,767 miles

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

Coil spring worn Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2018 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring worn Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Front Wishbone Bush Slightly Deteriorated

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,610 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 7 Dec 2017 53,610 miles

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

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

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,190 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,344 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 LBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ59 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

MJ59 LBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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