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BD09 OBP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OBP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,073 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,113 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,228 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill dented

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn but not to excess

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle/spring mounts corroded

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 104,228 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill dented

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn but not to excess

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle/spring mounts corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,961 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn but not to excess

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside sill dented

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 93,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged and tread less inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn but not to excess

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside sill dented

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and tread less inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,469 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 86,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner deformed making contact with the spring

Pass 25 Jun 2021

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top on both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021

Front Headlamp aim too low on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top on both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,683 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,674 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,475 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,577 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Advise tracking may need adjusting

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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BD09 OBP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 BD09 OBP, 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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BD09 OBP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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