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FD09 OMZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,962 mi
Last recorded95,962 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 OMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 95,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 28kg on free wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Due to rear axle being heavily corroded and holed (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 94,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,285 miles

Boot handle seized but can be opened using key

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 92,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Boot handle seized but can be opened using key

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

Nearside parking brake cable insecure

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,081 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from lower left of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 85,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from lower left of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge , nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 78,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 70,132 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,195 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,878 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,489 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,486 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,161 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,161 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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FD09 OMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FD09 OMZ, 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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FD09 OMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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