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FE09 OJY

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,373 miles

Coolant leak Header tank cap was found loose on top of the airbox, now refitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 87,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking at front flexible joint and tailbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp is missing (fallen into lower section of bumper) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill is corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Header tank cap was found loose on top of the airbox, now refitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,243 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,083 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,607 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,149 miles

Offside Front door handle damaged but still works

Fail 29 Jan 2020 53,141 miles

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

Offside Front door handle damaged but still works

Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,513 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 49,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,167 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,005 miles

Rear silencer outer wrap deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,636 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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FE09 OJY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE09 OJY, 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 FE09 OJY registered?

FE09 OJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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