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MT09 PFX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 PFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,887 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 95,474 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust flexible pipe leaking and broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,759 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,012 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,936 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 53,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 manufacture date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust front flex and rear box outer casing deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2018 38,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,483 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)

both day running lights not working

Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,483 miles

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

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)

both day running lights not working

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,579 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,579 miles

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

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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MT09 PFX 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 68.4%.

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 MT09 PFX, 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 MT09 PFX registered?

MT09 PFX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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