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PJ59 GXU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,567 mi
Last recorded94,567 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 GXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,669 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,006 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,448 miles

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

Nearside Damage to body

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Back box exhaust corroded

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

requires rear shockabsorbers

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,081 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 38,081 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,320 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 28,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front shock absorber top mounting caps corroded.

N/s/r and o/s/r Hand brake cable casings split at mountings.

O/s/f tyre tread worn badly on inner edge.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 18,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front shock absorber top mounting caps corroded.

N/s/r and o/s/r Hand brake cable casings split at mountings.

O/s/f tyre tread worn badly on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,204 miles

front offside brake disc pitting

oil leve low

slight brake judder offside front

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 GXU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXU, 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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PJ59 GXU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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