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PE09 TPY

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,552 mi
Last recorded126,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 TPY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 126,552 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 126,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,104 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,085 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,983 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,050 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,050 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal insecure and excessively heavy

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s door handle u/s

o/s inner cv boot leaking and slight play in joint

oil leak from gearbox area

sump pan corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,377 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 40,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f suspention top mount has slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,771 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 26,771 miles

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

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

both front fog lights smashed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 15,515 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 TPY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TPY, 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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PE09 TPY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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