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PJ09 VVK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,003 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,121 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal in gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,738 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,651 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,832 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 VVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

PJ09 VVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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