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PJ09 JUF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,559 mi
Last recorded88,559 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 JUF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front suspension top mount sticking

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 88,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front suspension top mount sticking

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,027 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 88,027 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2023 76,887 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 76,887 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,240 miles

Offside Front Leg top slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn to edge

Fail 15 Dec 2022 66,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Leg top slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn to edge

Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal bracket broken but pedal still sercure

Fail 14 Dec 2021 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ADVISE TOP MOUNT NUT AND PLATE ROTTEN (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED AND FLAKING EFFECTIN BRAKE PERFORMANCE FLUCTUATING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX DETERIORATING JUST ACCEPTABLE. FRONT STARP AND CLAMP DETERIORATED (ORIGNAL EXHAUST) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE TOP MOUNT NUT AND PLATE ROTTEN (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXEL CORRODE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TOPPED UP OIL AND WATER PRIOR TO TEST

CLUTCH PEDAL BROKEN FROM HINGE MECHANISM. STILL OPERATIONAL BUT RISK OF BRAKING FURTHER

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 55,714 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,424 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,396 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,104 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,104 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,085 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 28,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyre treads worn low

nail in o/s rear tyre(not repairable)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,380 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs corroded

front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,712 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 JUF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JUF, 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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PJ09 JUF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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