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PE09 MLX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,522 mi
Last recorded43,522 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 MLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 43,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2026 43,405 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **side wall cracking Tyre in poor condition** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 38,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **side wall cracking Tyre in poor condition** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle around bottom spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,253 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre splitting not to cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,497 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 23,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,382 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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PE09 MLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE09 MLX, 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 PE09 MLX registered?

PE09 MLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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