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MT09 PJY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 89,302 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,821 miles

Front front top mount has slight movement on both sides

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2021 82,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emisson not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front front top mount has slight movement on both sides

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,989 miles

front tyres wearing inner

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,557 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,497 miles

o/s front driving light not working

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,867 miles

n/s/f running light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 41,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,115 miles

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,517 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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MT09 PJY 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 81.3%.

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 MT09 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

MT09 PJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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