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PNG 285

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNG 285
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,698 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 109,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 107,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust blow rear

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,017 miles

Rear axle beam very rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 1 Feb 2022 93,964 miles

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

Rear axle beam very rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,259 miles

Front and rear suspension parts getting rusty in places

Rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,359 miles

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

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

Rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 24 Nov 2018 79,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre rear light not working

front/rear suspension corroded

left wing and door mirror damaged

rear wheel slight buckle

Fail 24 Nov 2018 79,033 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre rear light not working

front/rear suspension corroded

left wing and door mirror damaged

rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,400 miles

centre rear light not working

front suspension corroded

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 72,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear light not working

front suspension corroded

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,116 miles

centre rear light not working

front brake pads worn close to limit

front tyre treads worn

left rear wheel slight buckle

right front shock absorber damp

suspension corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded and blowing (7.1.1)

centre rear light not working

front brake pads worn close to limit

front tyre treads worn

left rear wheel slight buckle

right front shock absorber damp

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,882 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases losing outer skin and in corroded condition (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 55,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases losing outer skin and in corroded condition (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 49,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left rear whell rim slight buckle

rear silencer corroded

right front shock absorber damp

right front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

left rear whell rim slight buckle

rear silencer corroded

right front shock absorber damp

right front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 43,486 miles

rear silencer corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn

left front wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,486 miles

front brake pads worn

left front wheel rim slight buckle

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,368 miles

rear silencer corroded

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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PNG 285 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PNG 285, 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 PNG 285 registered?

PNG 285 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is PNG 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNG 285 shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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