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PF09 VNY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VNY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,366 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 93,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,937 miles

Coolant leak no cap on reservoir ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 77,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust blow near backbox (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak no cap on reservoir ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,652 miles

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

sump leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,652 miles

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

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

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

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

sump leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,936 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,934 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,800 miles

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

near side daylight running light inop

rad cap missing

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

near side daylight running light inop

rad cap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,430 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 61,427 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,470 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 52,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated inside tread

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,381 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated inside tread

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,128 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,762 miles

exhaust very corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 30,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust very corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 24,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S front brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,646 miles

O/S front brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VNY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VNY, 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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PF09 VNY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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