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OV09 EOW

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 EOW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 133,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,911 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 130,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/45r16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 130,365 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but still functional

Pass 13 May 2022 125,669 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but still functional

Fail 12 May 2022 125,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but still functional

Pass 21 May 2021 124,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 120,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

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

Pass 16 May 2019 107,400 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 107,398 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 11 May 2018 98,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front cuts in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Rear coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal loose but still functioal

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

gouge in offside front tyre not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,065 miles

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

both front top strut mounting stiff

Fail 7 Apr 2015 77,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

both front top strut mounting stiff

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,980 miles

front brake discs worn/scored

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,427 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 46,719 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,719 miles

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

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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OV09 EOW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OV09 EOW, 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 OV09 EOW registered?

OV09 EOW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is OV09 EOW safe to buy?

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