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AV09 OLU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 OLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 144,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 135,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 135,794 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,563 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 124,563 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,514 miles

Exhaust front & rear clamps corroded

Exhaust front mounting clamp corroded broken

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front & rear clamps corroded

Exhaust front mounting clamp corroded broken

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 109,001 miles

Exhaust front & rear clamps corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 95,023 miles

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 95,008 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 82,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 66,312 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 47,298 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 47,284 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,089 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,443 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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AV09 OLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV09 OLU, 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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AV09 OLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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