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PJ59 XYT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,521 mi
Last recorded75,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 69,783 miles

Rear Axle fractured due to severe corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,090 miles

back box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 64,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

back box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,985 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust flexi-pipe worn

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint arms rear bush has play

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

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin peeling

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint arms rear bush has play

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 56,985 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability heavily corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower exhaust flexi-pipe worn

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint arms rear bush has play

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

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin peeling

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint arms rear bush has play

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,978 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to peel

Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,498 miles

Front Lower flexi pipe worn

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 43,498 miles

Front Lower flexi pipe worn

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear back box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle box & back box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,912 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,599 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 XYT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

PJ59 XYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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