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MJ59 VVO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,249 mi
Last recorded118,249 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 VVO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,249 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 118,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,434 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle deteriorating (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable support bracket broken away (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded away /deteriorating. not leaking at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 92,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle deteriorating (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable support bracket broken away (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded away /deteriorating. not leaking at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,739 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,581 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,013 miles

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)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 34,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside 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)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 31,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,287 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 28,286 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,736 miles

Oil leak

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 VVO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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