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R500 PYE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,951 mi
Last recorded58,951 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PYE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,951 miles

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 58,330 miles

Front top suspension mounts corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,246 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 56,246 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge cords nearly showing

centre exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,148 miles

front tyres cutting off on inner edges

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,689 miles

Rear axle becoming corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,619 miles

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

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

exhaust condition poor

Fail 6 Mar 2020 43,619 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust condition poor

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,865 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,977 miles

Front exhaust clamp becoming corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 37,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust clamp becoming corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,339 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 35,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,477 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,438 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust silencer outer shell rusted away

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,973 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,787 miles

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

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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R500 PYE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R500 PYE, 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 R500 PYE registered?

R500 PYE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is R500 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PYE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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