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PE59 VFA

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,922 mi
Last recorded188,922 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 188,922 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 188,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 177,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake performance could be improved

outer door handle operation could be improved [both]

parking brake reserve could be improved

Fail 6 Jun 2024 177,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake performance could be improved

outer door handle operation could be improved [both]

parking brake reserve could be improved

Pass 15 Jun 2023 159,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 w xl at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake performance just met 16%

Fail 15 Jun 2023 159,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front + serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 w xl at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake performance just met 16%

Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,203 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 146,191 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 139,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/45/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 134,349 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 134,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 126,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi / centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,482 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 195/45/16 80v Austone.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished 195/45/16 84v Sunny.

Nearside door handle damaged.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,482 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 195/45/16 80v Austone.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished 195/45/16 84v Sunny.

Nearside door handle damaged.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 106,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER issues (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,612 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,372 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,941 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,532 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VFA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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