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MJ59 VVC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 VVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 77,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 77,187 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,765 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 64,765 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,804 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken/insecure.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 58,676 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken/insecure.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,954 miles

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

Nearside 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 has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 41,376 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 41,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 32,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,848 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,887 miles

slight cracking on nearside front tyre inner wall

Fail 7 Jan 2014 18,887 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight cracking on nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 14,295 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 VVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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