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OU09 XHS

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XHS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel corroded and slight hole on offside rear lower part of sprint mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axel/subframe undersealed

Fail 15 Jun 2026 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel corroded and slight hole on offside rear lower part of sprint mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axel/subframe undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,138 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle has slight corrasion

Fail 13 Oct 2024 74,134 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle has slight corrasion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,627 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,748 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,280 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside door handle loose but still operating

Pass 9 May 2019 62,574 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section corroded but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 62,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section corroded but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 57,715 miles

Rear hand brake performance only just meets requirements

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

Fail 1 May 2018 57,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And cuts in outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear hand brake performance only just meets requirements

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

Pass 9 May 2017 52,009 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing. System still adequately supported at this time

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly indicating adjustment or repair

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 3 May 2017 51,947 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)

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing. System still adequately supported at this time

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly indicating adjustment or repair

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 10 May 2016 50,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 41,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,145 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 36,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,458 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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OU09 XHS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OU09 XHS, 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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OU09 XHS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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