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PE59 VEX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,693 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 69,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 65,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,264 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 40,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 21,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,882 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 VEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE59 VEX?

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What year was PE59 VEX registered?

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

Is PE59 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 VEX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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