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PE59 ONU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 ONU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 51,730 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 51,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,978 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 48,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 43,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,870 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 34,800 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,235 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,275 miles

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorating, oval tailpipe.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, slight corrosion on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Advise door rubbing strip coming loose.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,231 miles

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads, 185/55-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads, 185/55-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads, 185/55-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,411 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 19,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,739 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 16,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,762 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 13,762 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre just starting to crack (185/55/15

Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 4,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 4,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PE59 ONU 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 61.9%.

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 PE59 ONU, 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 PE59 ONU registered?

PE59 ONU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is PE59 ONU safe to buy?

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