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PJ59 XJU

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XJU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 65,717 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,928 miles

Nearside DRL inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + slight corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 50,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2021 46,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,417 miles

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

high level stop light not fully working

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,133 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion on rear subframe

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,938 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

allfour tyres perishing

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,837 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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PJ59 XJU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ59 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ59 XJU registered?

PJ59 XJU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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