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RO59 PJX

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 PJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,763 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel bolt/nut covers fitted to both rear wheels and nearside front wheel.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 100,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel bolt/nut covers fitted to both rear wheels and nearside front wheel.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,070 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 97,890 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just a pass (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust manifold leak

exhaust system corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 96,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just a pass (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,025 miles

exhaust corroded

rear spring cups corroded

rear tyres low

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,024 miles

Offside 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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

rear spring cups corroded

rear tyres low

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,366 miles

both sides front tyres heavily worn on edges recommend replacement

both sides rear inner wheel rims slightly distorted

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear exhaust silencer and clamp in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2017 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides front tyres heavily worn on edges recommend replacement

both sides rear inner wheel rims slightly distorted

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear exhaust silencer and clamp in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,009 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding/separating

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding/separating

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,866 miles

radiator leaking coolant

rear exhaust box rusty/blowing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

hand brake cable outer casings deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

hand brake cable outer casings deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,254 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,840 miles

slight lift in both front top strut mounts

Fail 17 Oct 2012 24,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight lift in both front top strut mounts

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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RO59 PJX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RO59 PJX, 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 RO59 PJX registered?

RO59 PJX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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