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PF09 VPJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VPJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 138,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both got wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,943 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank case breather fumes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting too delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 131,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector issue? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective flaking (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank case breather fumes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting too delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,462 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst-to-front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,435 miles

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

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst-to-front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,906 miles

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags slightly.

Offside front tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to almost white light, both sides of car (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,021 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbed badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched to windscreen o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

both front day time running lights not working

front exhaust brace/clamp broken

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,515 miles

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

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,985 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 94,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 87,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 87,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty advise change with next pad change (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,486 miles

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

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 32,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,730 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)

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 VPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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