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PX09 TCU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 TCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,521 miles

Underseal covering some components on underside of vehicle but they appear satisfactory.

Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,432 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/sand n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,651 miles

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

fuel and brake line covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2021 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel and brake line covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,509 miles

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

cracks in offside handbrake cable outer casing, but not affecting cable operation

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front srut top bearing worn

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 61,581 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,821 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,911 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

outer skin of rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,570 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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PX09 TCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX09 TCU, 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 PX09 TCU registered?

PX09 TCU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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