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PJ09 JRZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 JRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 113,645 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,320 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,043 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,042 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,154 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,811 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,811 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,077 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,979 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,326 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,894 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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PJ09 JRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ09 JRZ, 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 PJ09 JRZ registered?

PJ09 JRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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