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PK59 VWL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,670 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,146 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded, No leaks at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,441 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 49,534 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded, No leaks at time of test

Fail 25 May 2017 49,532 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded, No leaks at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,246 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,791 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,791 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,146 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,146 miles

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

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 VWL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK59 VWL, 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 PK59 VWL registered?

PK59 VWL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is PK59 VWL safe to buy?

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