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J25 PLK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 PLK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 80,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 80,347 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking on inner and outer side walls

Rear subframe is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 66,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,261 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake mounting bracket broken

Fail 26 Oct 2023 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp missing

nearside rear handbrake mounting bracket broken

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Scrubbing inside edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Scrubbing inside edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Scrubbing inside edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Scrubbing inside edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,698 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,273 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 43,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,012 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 35,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,045 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 25,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,967 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)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 23,967 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,113 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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J25 PLK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J25 PLK, 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 J25 PLK registered?

J25 PLK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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