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PJ59 JWA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,726 mi
Last recorded137,726 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 137,726 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator support sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 137,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator support sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 133,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 133,091 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,401 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,109 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 103,109 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel and brake line covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2019 85,810 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 85,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,747 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Both cable covers cracked. (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,096 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,335 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,063 miles

off side rear brake binding a bit

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 JWA 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 71.4%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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