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PF59 WBY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 WBY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,499 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 73,498 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose popped during brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged detached on the brake roller test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 62,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,457 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2023 58,434 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,552 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 52,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,567 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 39,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust joint sleeve corroded and broken

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 35,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE CRACKED AND SPLITTING BADLY (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE CRACKED AND SPLITTING BADLY (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust joint sleeve corroded and broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,665 miles

tail silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,513 miles

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

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

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

tail silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,868 miles

tail silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,868 miles

Nearside Front 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)

tail silencer deteriorating

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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PF59 WBY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 PF59 WBY, 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 PF59 WBY registered?

PF59 WBY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is PF59 WBY safe to buy?

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