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PF09 VGV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VGV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 92,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 85,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,170 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 51,456 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 37,390 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,460 miles

off side front top mount retainer corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

off side front top mount retainer corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,486 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 35,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,867 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,147 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 VGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

PF09 VGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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