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PE09 PTU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 PTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 85,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,912 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Advise both rear flexy mountain points have been repaired and are corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 55,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Advise both rear flexy mountain points have been repaired and are corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,041 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 42,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 36,058 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 36,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 H (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 24,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,585 miles

Slight play in off side front suspension top mounting.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 21,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in off side front suspension top mounting.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 16,968 miles

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

nsf shocker damp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,968 miles

nsf shocker damp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,384 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 12,384 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 PTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

PE09 PTU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is PE09 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 PTU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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