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PJ58 FBD

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,493 mi
Last recorded73,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 FBD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,414 miles

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

rear suspension beam corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 16 Aug 2024 68,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

rear suspension beam corroded

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,394 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 63,394 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,771 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,766 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust pipe clamp missing at front pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 54,549 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,764 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broke

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2018 45,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust front pipe bracket broke BUT supported ok.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Park brake cable bracket corroded & broke

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broke

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,691 miles

Rear Top shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,283 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Top shock absorber bushes worn

o/s/r bump stop adrift

Fail 22 Jan 2016 33,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Top shock absorber bushes worn

o/s/r bump stop adrift

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 25,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,212 miles

both front wiperblades split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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PJ58 FBD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ58 FBD, 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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PJ58 FBD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 February 2009.

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