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PJ59 XJH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,766 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rough to rotate and noisy - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 88,766 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rough to rotate and noisy - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,972 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded/holed at lower spring mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join area (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides door handle front pivot broken

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner/outer sidewall and across tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides bump stops missing/loose

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,206 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating (front and rear)

rear axle starting to corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,205 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorating (front and rear)

rear axle starting to corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,825 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 58,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 56,507 miles

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 8 Apr 2019 49,054 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,267 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,072 miles

front and rear exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,785 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer on exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,254 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 33,254 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,933 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 Dec 2012 18,274 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)

Temporary repair made to NSF mirror.

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 XJH 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 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 XJH, 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 XJH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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