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PE59 VFC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,922 mi
Last recorded107,922 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,705 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 98,710 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower spring mounts (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,679 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe leaking , also back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,786 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,843 miles

report/advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit, front brake pads low.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,111 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 VFC 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 93.3%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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