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PJ59 FGZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 FGZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,523 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush bolt not tight (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2021 71,921 miles

back box exhaust deteriorated

exhaust clamp missing from back box not blowing

Fail 28 May 2021 71,921 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

back box exhaust deteriorated

exhaust clamp missing from back box not blowing

Pass 20 May 2020 68,891 miles

Front exhaust clamp defective - corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres cracked inner tread

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 May 2020 68,890 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp defective - corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres cracked inner tread

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 66,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,977 miles

Rear axle corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,928 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,438 miles

both front tyres wearing 3.00mm

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,066 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 17,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,959 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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PJ59 FGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PJ59 FGZ, 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 PJ59 FGZ registered?

PJ59 FGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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