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MJ59 VUP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,529 mi
Last recorded118,529 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 118,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 113,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,477 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,061 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,733 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 95,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 93,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,159 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 VUP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ59 VUP registered?

MJ59 VUP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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