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PJ09 FKV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,747 mi
Last recorded115,747 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 115,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,330 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 111,330 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 108,665 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 106,032 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 106,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,762 miles

N/S FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

N/S REAR BUMPSTOP WORN

N/S WASHER JET WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME VERY CORRODED AT COIL SPRING MOUNTS

REAR WIPER TORN

Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,762 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT CLAMP (8.2.1.1 (b))

N/S FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

N/S REAR BUMPSTOP WORN

N/S WASHER JET WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME VERY CORRODED AT COIL SPRING MOUNTS

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,837 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 97,338 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

PASSENGER OUTER DOOR HANDLE WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME/COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,338 miles

Brake cable insecure HANDBRAKE CABLE BROKEN (1.1.15 (c))

Brake cable insecure HANDBRAKE CABLE BROKEN (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

PASSENGER OUTER DOOR HANDLE WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME/COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,718 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 92,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2017 86,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 86,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 73,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 60,463 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 48,692 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 48,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,396 miles

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 FKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FKV, 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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PJ09 FKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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