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PE09 MSX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 MSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 105,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,433 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,625 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 83,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 61,370 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 61,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,779 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,779 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm and inner edge bald

o/s/f tyre 3mm and inner tyre bald

rear exhaust box badly corroided

track out of spec

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 12 May 2016 51,445 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Where pipe & flexi join (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cable bracket corroded through.Same bracket as flexi attached to (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,728 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,029 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 MSX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE09 MSX registered?

PE09 MSX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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