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EY09 OPH

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,708 mi
Last recorded39,708 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 OPH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 39,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 39,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,773 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 37,772 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,437 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 34,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,555 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 30,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,375 miles

Backbox deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 26,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edge perished.185/55 R 15

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edge perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,670 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 24,670 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,780 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,148 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 17,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,234 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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EY09 OPH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EY09 OPH, 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 EY09 OPH registered?

EY09 OPH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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