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MJ59 LDL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,681 mi
Last recorded78,681 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 78,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,413 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH top mounting exhibit wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,783 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 54,783 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,163 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,365 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 39,507 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,452 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Front Drop link showing slight signs of wear

Offside Front lower am rear bush showing slight signs of wear

Rear slight corrosion on springs

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,938 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 22,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,871 miles

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)

o/s/f handbrake cable split

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 LDL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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