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PJ59 XYD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 82,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,026 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 70,026 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed mot standard (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed mot standard (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall/shoulder area

Fail 1 Feb 2022 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed mot standard (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed mot standard (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall/shoulder area

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,535 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just passed mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 29 Jan 2021 64,532 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just passed mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,270 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe damaged/detached mid bulkhead area (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively colliding with each other (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 44,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,616 miles

off side rear brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,666 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 26,666 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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 XYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XYD, 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 XYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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