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PJ58 JZT

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,266 mi
Last recorded180,266 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 JZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 180,266 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 180,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 179,003 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 178,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 174,306 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 174,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,696 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 168,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,925 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle faulty

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 164,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer door handle faulty

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,922 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 149,920 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bracket to offside brake cable broken

Pass 19 Jan 2018 136,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 136,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 119,259 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken bump stop insecure (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,880 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose bump stop (2.4.F.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,282 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,282 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014
Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,681 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Lift in both front shock absorber top mounts

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various body damage

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,886 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 245,265 miles

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

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 JZT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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