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SK59 PCU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,122 mi
Last recorded62,122 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 PCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 62,122 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 62,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,864 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,733 miles

breather hose at airbox split

Pass 12 Nov 2022 54,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 50,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle/spring seat corroded/holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,344 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,419 miles

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

both front wish bone inner bushes starting to split

both rear brake cables in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

various chassis components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,306 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

front wishbone bushes deteriorated/slight movement

handbrake outer cables deteriorated

parts of exhaust slightly corroded and rear rubber hanger deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2017 40,306 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all suspension coil springs corroded

front wishbone bushes deteriorated/slight movement

handbrake outer cables deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking

parts of exhaust slightly corroded and rear rubber hanger deteriorated

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,192 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front discs corroded on rear face

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de bond

Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front discs corroded on rear face

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de bond

Pass 25 Aug 2014 28,827 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 24,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,127 miles

advise back box outer skin deteriated

front strut top mounts slight play

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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SK59 PCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 SK59 PCU, 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 SK59 PCU registered?

SK59 PCU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is SK59 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 PCU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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