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OV59 UAL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UAL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 85,071 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,518 miles

Exhaust - rear silencer corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 76,466 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,697 miles

Exhaust - rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,697 miles

Exhaust - rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,795 miles

Both front inner discs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,792 miles

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

Both front inner discs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to front number plate (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to rear number plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 67,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to front number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber bush worn replaced shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to rear number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,601 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,779 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,900 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,085 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,800 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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OV59 UAL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV59 UAL, 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 OV59 UAL registered?

OV59 UAL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is OV59 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 UAL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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