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PX59 VLT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,880 mi
Last recorded89,880 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 VLT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 89,880 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 89,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play STRUT TOP BUSH OR BEARING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play STRUT TOP BUSH OR BEARING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured NEAR SIDE EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND HOLE AROUND SPRING SEAT (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,827 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 78,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,626 miles

r/h/r tyre perished & 10 years old

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,702 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,698 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,278 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 56,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,056 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,782 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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PX59 VLT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PX59 VLT, 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 PX59 VLT registered?

PX59 VLT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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