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PY09 FFC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,839 mi
Last recorded75,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 FFC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,839 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 75,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected beam axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NO OIL IN ENGINE

Pass 17 May 2025 69,471 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 69,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 64,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 60,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,848 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 57,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,250 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 54,250 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear tyre cracking outside wall

slight leak exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

n/s/rear brake sticking slightly

n/s/rear handbrake cable worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake cable outer sleeve starting to collapse

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded front to rear

nail in rear tyre o/s

Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,665 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 40,665 miles

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)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,483 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 38,482 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 38,338 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,276 miles

NSR AND OSR top shocker bushes badly splitting and coming away from housing

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)

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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PY09 FFC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PY09 FFC, 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 PY09 FFC registered?

PY09 FFC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is PY09 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY09 FFC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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