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PF09 PFV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 137,124 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 137,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy

engine oil on minimum

Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,351 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 127,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 123,133 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,278 miles

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip but not Obstructing Drivers view

Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,064 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,064 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 97,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 97,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 80,331 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 80,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 60,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,790 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 27,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 15,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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PF09 PFV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF09 PFV, 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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What year was PF09 PFV registered?

PF09 PFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is PF09 PFV safe to buy?

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