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PJ59 JWK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,436 mi
Last recorded90,436 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 90,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,290 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including all suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2024 76,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 73,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,443 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,443 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding PRS nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding PRS offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 64,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,889 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,911 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,974 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 41,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,775 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 JWK 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 JWK, 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 JWK registered?

PJ59 JWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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