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PN59 SKV

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,348 mi
Last recorded42,348 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 SKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

no high level brake light

Fail 2 Oct 2025 42,344 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

no high level brake light

Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 38,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,365 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 33,364 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 33,336 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount bracket corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 30,319 miles

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,601 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,405 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,730 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,822 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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PN59 SKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN59 SKV, 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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PN59 SKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is PN59 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 SKV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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