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PK09 NHM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,985 mi
Last recorded36,985 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 NHM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 36,977 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 36,701 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened solid beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2024 36,431 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Feb 2024 36,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,094 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 36,094 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 35,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,419 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 35,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,821 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,678 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Feb 2018 31,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rear axle mount (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear axle mount (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken but cable still supported

Rear exhaust silencer slightly detrerioated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,865 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silancer slightly deteriated

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,818 miles

rear exhaust silancer slightly deteriated

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,632 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,632 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

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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PK09 NHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PK09 NHM, 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 PK09 NHM registered?

PK09 NHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is PK09 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 NHM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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