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NU09 OWH

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 OWH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 128,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust clamp missing

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 125,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2024 125,048 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear 195-45-16v split sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 124,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,289 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension covered with wax oil

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension covered with wax oil

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2020 104,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

All Front Suspension Components corroded

All Rear Suspension Components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 104,643 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Anti Pollution Fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

All Front Suspension Components corroded

All Rear Suspension Components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,393 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,992 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,756 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,120 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,120 miles

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

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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NU09 OWH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NU09 OWH, 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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NU09 OWH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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