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VK09 PFA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,865 mi
Last recorded61,865 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 PFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,558 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 57,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 51,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 45,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 41,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,231 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,228 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,836 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 29 Aug 2015 21,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 18,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,035 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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VK09 PFA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VK09 PFA, 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 VK09 PFA registered?

VK09 PFA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is VK09 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 PFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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