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PK09 UWD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 UWD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,968 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around spring cups (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge!

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Fail 19 Feb 2025 116,905 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge!

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,589 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 111,168 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,689 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 17 Feb 2021 106,689 miles

Front 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 12 Feb 2020 104,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,274 miles

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

rear subframe corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,262 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,258 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX & CENTRE SECTIONS CORRODED PLUS REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,256 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

EXHAUST BACKBOX & CENTRE SECTIONS CORRODED PLUS REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST BACKBOX & CENTRE SECTION CORRODED

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,413 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r handbrake cable casing split at mounting point.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 36,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,591 miles

Nearside 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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PK09 UWD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UWD, 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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PK09 UWD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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