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OV09 JUJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,783 mi
Last recorded107,783 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 107,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested, severe coolant leak, risk of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant pipe at front of engine block corroded holed and leaking continuously (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe mount bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10yrs old, age perished and cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10yrs old, age perished and cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 102,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,741 miles

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

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

Rear axle heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,422 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

clutch pedal stiff

underside corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,032 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 21 Feb 2022 92,032 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,471 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated & clamp missing

Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,471 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated & clamp missing

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,036 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated mounting bracket corroded pipe insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,734 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 83,734 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,155 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 69,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,992 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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OV09 JUJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 OV09 JUJ, 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 JUJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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