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PRZ 3078

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRZ 3078
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 89,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside handbrake weak

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

Rear Axle corroding

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,023 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency weak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake results weak

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,932 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,377 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 73,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 71,017 miles

Engine noise

offside front fog light not working

Fail 29 May 2018 71,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,419 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 66,419 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,784 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,784 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2014 46,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,062 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 39,062 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 31,254 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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PRZ 3078 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PRZ 3078, 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 PRZ 3078 registered?

PRZ 3078 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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