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VK09 PBX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,724 mi
Last recorded53,724 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 PBX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 53,724 miles

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

Offside park brake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 53,721 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse light staying on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside park brake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 59,228 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 51,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 51,939 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger (10.1 (v))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,400 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 49,394 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,797 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside park brake only just met requirements

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 46,797 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside park brake only just met requirements

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 43,775 miles

Boot faulty but functional

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 43,774 miles

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

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

Boot faulty but functional

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 39,372 miles

Boot faulty but functional

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect rear belts

Fail 21 Dec 2019 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot faulty but functional

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect rear belts

Pass 22 Dec 2018 34,485 miles

All coil springs are corroded

All exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 27,828 miles

front tyres cracking within tread

petrol cap was not fastened correctly creating a seal

Fail 25 May 2017 27,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyres cracking within tread

petrol cap was not fastened correctly creating a seal

Pass 31 May 2016 24,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 20,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,769 miles

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 14,925 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 12,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear seats are folded down.seat belts cannot be checked

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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VK09 PBX 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 VK09 PBX, 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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VK09 PBX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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