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PJ09 CYE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 CYE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,172 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,178 miles

Engine sump corroded

Rear All suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 46,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 45,102 miles

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front shock absorber top mount corroded

rear axel beam corroded offside rear

Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front shock absorber top mount corroded

rear axel beam corroded offside rear

Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,366 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,968 miles

REAR EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,350 miles

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

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

rear silencer casing beginning to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,276 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 10,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PJ09 CYE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ09 CYE, 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 PJ09 CYE registered?

PJ09 CYE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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