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FE09 OLK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OLK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 130,257 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 130,256 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 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Sep 2025 124,368 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting has slight movement

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 124,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting has slight movement

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,068 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,720 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 110,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,136 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged

oil sump slightly damp

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,367 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted R clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,880 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower carrier bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,219 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,851 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,520 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,976 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,975 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,943 miles

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,597 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 OLK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE09 OLK, 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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FE09 OLK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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