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PJ59 FXP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 FXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Both Sides Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Both Sides Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Both Sides Slight Play ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2022

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer back box,corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi split from front blowing emissions

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,963 miles

Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 408,963 miles

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

Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,914 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

covers & shields fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 38,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

both top mounts corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 37,314 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel/brake binding advise further inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,187 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2017 33,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1855515 inner wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre heavily perished advise replace

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,836 miles

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear brake slight binding

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 24,391 miles

o/s/r wheel slight binde

Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,687 miles

all tyres slightly perished

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 1 Dec 2012 18,297 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 FXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

PJ59 FXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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