MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PF09 VPJ?
You can check the full history of PF09 VPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PF09 VPJ registered?
PF09 VPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.
Is PF09 VPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for PF09 VPJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PF09 VPJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PF09 VPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.