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PJ59 FHE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,311 mi
Last recorded45,311 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 FHE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,311 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,862 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank leaking ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 38,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak expansion tank leaking ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 37,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 34,410 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracked on sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords

Offside Front tyre deteriorated/cracked on sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,385 miles

Handbrake and service brake efficiency little low on near side rear

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,447 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 20,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 19,032 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,632 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 FHE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

PJ59 FHE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ59 FHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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