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PK59 MBX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 MBX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,081 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 52,081 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush/mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,667 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 49,667 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,384 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,577 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 41,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,678 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,678 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone outer ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,810 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 32,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,157 miles

Centre Rear High level brake - some leds inop

Fail 31 Oct 2016 26,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres cracked on inner sidewall

Centre Rear hi level brake inop ( 50% working)

Offside Front DRL inop

Pass 17 Oct 2015 24,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Oct 2014 20,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,743 miles

front nearside tyre wearing inside edge

front offside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 12,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 MBX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 PK59 MBX, 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 PK59 MBX registered?

PK59 MBX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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