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MJ59 XGC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 XGC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,939 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 95,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 93,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,406 miles

exhaust middle+back corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 75,406 miles

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

exhaust middle+back corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,990 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,988 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,085 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,938 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,247 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 49,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

back box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,831 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 XGC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

MJ59 XGC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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