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PK59 FCU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 FCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 88,639 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle insecure and likely to become detached (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill has slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,317 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 85,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 81,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,918 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,135 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,094 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,104 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot switch not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper trim debonded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,133 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,174 miles

exhaust slightly deterioating

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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PK59 FCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PK59 FCU, 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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PK59 FCU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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