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MJ59 VVP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 32,064 miles

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

Front tyres worn inside edge

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 32,063 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn inside edge

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 29,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 26,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking within the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking within the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 25,006 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking within the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking within the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 20,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 16,212 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 13,821 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 10,762 miles

front brake discs corroding

nails in osr tyre

nsf tyre wearing on edges,side wall damaged

osf tyre worn on edges,close to wear indicators and cut in tread/recommend replacement

Pass 27 Jan 2015 7,708 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 7,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf tyre inner wall damaged,cut in osf tyre tread

nsf wheel damaged and distorted RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsr tyre distorted recommend attention

Pass 18 Dec 2013 5,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 5,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 3,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VVP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

MJ59 VVP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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