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PJ59 FXV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 150,857 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,328 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Clutch reservoir held on with cable ties

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 147,663 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 146,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Baffle Plates Rattling

Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,171 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 138,169 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,238 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,917 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,337 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,985 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,237 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 FXV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

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

Is PJ59 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ59 FXV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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