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OV09 FNZ

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,976 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 85,529 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,285 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam and spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam and spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,605 miles

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

engine breather hose split, fumes may cause drowsiness and nausea, strongly advise replacement

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine breather hose split, fumes may cause drowsiness and nausea, strongly advise replacement

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,359 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Under covers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,536 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Under covers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,366 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust skin corroded and detached.

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,733 miles

lift in top mounts

Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,730 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lift in top mounts

Fail 13 May 2015 62,156 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 50,837 miles

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

nsr tyre getting low and cracked/ perished

osr tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 50,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nsr tyre getting low and cracked/ perished

osr tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 42,631 miles

N/s/r bump stop come away from car body.

O/s/r tyre valve perished.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 30 May 2013 42,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/r bump stop come away from car body.

O/s/r tyre valve perished.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 3 May 2012 31,346 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 31,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OV09 FNZ, 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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OV09 FNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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