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MT59 AAJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,008 mi
Last recorded55,008 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 AAJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 55,008 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,138 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 53,138 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,442 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 48,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,844 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,154 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 39,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 30,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,138 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 23,984 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 16,748 miles

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

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

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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MT59 AAJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT59 AAJ, 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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What year was MT59 AAJ registered?

MT59 AAJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is MT59 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 AAJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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