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PJ09 VBG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,704 miles

Engine coolant level is low

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose support clip is corroded & snapped

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable support clip is corroded & snapped

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 56,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,358 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 50,197 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,204 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,332 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 30,332 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 30 Sep 2013 24,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,928 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 17,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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 VBG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ09 VBG registered?

PJ09 VBG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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