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PJ59 XYU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,517 mi
Last recorded63,517 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,517 miles

Corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Bump stop has movement

Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,848 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,778 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Driver's door handle deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 55,778 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault 2nd air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Both Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Driver's door handle deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,702 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 52,701 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,879 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible driveshaft seal slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 50,879 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible driveshaft seal slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,328 miles

Front o/s and n/s strut tops corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 49,328 miles

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

Front o/s and n/s strut tops corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 46,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,004 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 40,003 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,087 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,208 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 XYU 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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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