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PE59 VFT

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VFT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,410 miles

Near side diff output seal leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2026 81,410 miles

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

Coolant leak

Cooling fan noisy when running

Near side diff output seal leaking

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,875 miles

back box corroded

slight leak n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,225 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight oil leak from n/s diff output seal

Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,240 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,288 miles

Cooling fans noisy when operating

Slight oil leak from near side diff output seal

Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,288 miles

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

Cooling fans noisy when operating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from near side diff output seal

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 65,130 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,886 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,635 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 31,635 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VFT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFT, 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

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What year was PE59 VFT registered?

PE59 VFT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is PE59 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 VFT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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