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PE09 TWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,589 mi
Last recorded101,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,517 miles

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

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

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

front daytime running lights damaged

handbrake will soon require adjustment

n/s of vehicle damaged

n/s/f door hard to open from inside and outside

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,632 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

no coolant

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,946 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,780 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,767 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing on front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

drl not working

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,635 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks In Side Wall

Rear Exhaust Deterating

Fail 11 Jan 2017 60,635 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks In Side Wall

Rear Exhaust Deterating

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,574 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,899 miles

minor oil leak

minor play to inner steering joints

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,402 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 22,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TWU 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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

PE09 TWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is PE09 TWU safe to buy?

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