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MJ59 LVX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 109,923 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 109,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 107,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 107,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,290 miles

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,716 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,713 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Oct 2015 40,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 40,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,205 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 34,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,062 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 27,060 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,854 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 LVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

MJ59 LVX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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