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RO09 PXU

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,476 mi
Last recorded18,476 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 PXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 18,476 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears lumpy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top strut mounting plates and nuts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tail silencer of exhaust badly corroded and slight blow from seam

Pass 13 Sep 2023 17,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 16,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 14,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 13,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,376 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 9,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,699 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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RO09 PXU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RO09 PXU, 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 RO09 PXU registered?

RO09 PXU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 PXU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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