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OL06 REX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL06 REX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 112,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 112,505 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,029 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box is corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,029 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box is corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 95,501 miles

Handbrake imbalance.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 95,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,867 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer case is in poor condition.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,990 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,990 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH very worn on inner edge & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,428 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,783 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 47,365 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,610 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,585 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,242 miles

Both front tyres perishing and close to legal limit (3mm)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust box section corroding

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,242 miles

Both front tyres perishing and close to legal limit (3mm)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box section corroding

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear brake slightly binding

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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OL06 REX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OL06 REX, 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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OL06 REX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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