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PL09 BWH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,606 mi
Last recorded25,606 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 BWH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 25,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded, slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,090 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edgewear, also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edgewear, also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 17,672 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 14,967 miles

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 8,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 8,028 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 8,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 8,003 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 7,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2018 7,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres 7+ years old/perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 6,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 5,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 3,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,030 miles

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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PL09 BWH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PL09 BWH, 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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PL09 BWH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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