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PF09 PGX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,908 mi
Last recorded50,908 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess the damper robber has slightly play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear the tyre is 12 years old.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear on rear axel near side fitted by winter tyre and offside fitted by all-season tyre, serious advise

Rear the rear silencer skin corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slightly playing (2.2.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 50,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess the damper robber has slightly play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear the tyre is 12 years old.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear on rear axel near side fitted by winter tyre and offside fitted by all-season tyre, serious advise

Rear the rear silencer skin corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slightly playing (2.2.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,581 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 47,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shock absorber mount washer plate corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel see report attached (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel see report attached (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn plus corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn plus corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,590 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 40,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear cross memeber corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust front clamp corroded and broken but system not insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,024 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 21,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,795 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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PF09 PGX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

PF09 PGX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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