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MT09 OJN

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 OJN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,517 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 85,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 83,857 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,178 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe/CAT brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 82,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe/CAT brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,769 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,862 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,718 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

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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MT09 OJN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT09 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT09 OJN registered?

MT09 OJN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for MT09 OJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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