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PF09 FDY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,738 mi
Last recorded136,738 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 FDY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,303 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 126,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,440 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 113,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 90,341 miles

Nearside Front inside edge worn

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

Offside Front slight wear in top strut mounting

Fail 30 May 2018 90,341 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened retaining washer badly coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14/T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inside edge worn

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

Offside Front slight wear in top strut mounting

Pass 24 May 2017 78,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,007 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 72,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin and clamp corroded.

signs of exhaust leak around manifold,cannot see due to heat shield.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PF09 FDY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF09 FDY, 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 PF09 FDY registered?

PF09 FDY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is PF09 FDY safe to buy?

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