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OV09 JRO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 JRO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,148 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,148 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 89,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,380 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 88,380 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,491 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,799 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 85,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 84,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,104 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 83,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,994 miles

Movement in the clutch pedal

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,171 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,319 miles

EML lamp illuminated

rear exhaust body deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 82T (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

EML lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm [175/65/14 82T] & worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm [175/65/14 82T] & worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust body deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,953 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 44,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 38,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 38,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 32,325 miles

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

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

nsr seat belt locking mechanism damaged but still funtioning

Pass 30 May 2012 24,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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 JRO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JRO, 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 JRO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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