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PJ09 FKL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 109,788 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 109,785 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine cooling fan not working

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 107,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 105,182 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 104,522 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 104,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,699 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 97,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 95,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 95,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 91,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,725 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,851 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,341 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,671 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,671 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 9 Apr 2012 35,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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PJ09 FKL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ09 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

PJ09 FKL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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