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OE09 UPZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,330 mi
Last recorded127,330 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 UPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,330 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 127,330 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 117,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 117,556 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 111,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,360 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 104,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 97,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 90,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 83,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 76,950 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 76,950 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 71,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear rear exhaust corrded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,338 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,334 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 60,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,774 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,032 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,019 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,001 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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OE09 UPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE09 UPZ, 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 OE09 UPZ registered?

OE09 UPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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