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PE59 SWF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026
Pass 29 Jan 2025

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

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 31 Jan 2024

Front tyres have slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022

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

Pass 28 May 2020 45,816 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm likely to fail rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,690 miles

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

Rear axle coorred

Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,311 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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PE59 SWF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE59 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

PE59 SWF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is PE59 SWF safe to buy?

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