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PE09 TSU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,035 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 111,035 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,769 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 102,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 30 Sep 2023 86,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,915 miles

Both rear tyres have outer tread wear

Coil springs on rear corroded

Exhaust box corroded

Suspension on rear has corosion

wiper blade on rear worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,907 miles

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

Both rear tyres have outer tread wear

Coil springs on rear corroded

Exhaust box corroded

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

Suspension on rear has corosion

wiper blade on rear worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside top mounts (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside rear (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside top mounts (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,599 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 40,730 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 32,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,264 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 TSU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE09 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

PE09 TSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is PE09 TSU safe to buy?

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