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PH03 BAK

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH03 BAK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 74,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,763 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 70,755 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 66,013 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 63,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,282 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake hose support bracket corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 55,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake hose support bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,147 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,334 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 51,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,495 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,505 miles

both front lower wishbons rear bushis deterated

exhaust rear box deterated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 31,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,283 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 22,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 15,501 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 15,501 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)

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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PH03 BAK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PH03 BAK, 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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PH03 BAK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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