MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
underside generally corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside door and outer sill slight damage
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box baffles loose
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside outer sill and door damaged
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
boot not opening
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both n/s and o/s excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear beam spring cup excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside damage to n/s outer sill
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks,upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
boot lid does not open with key or boot release
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer hinge of door handle broken
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 100/50kg (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both very high (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Outer hinge of door handle broken
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge
Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
OY09 LUA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 OY09 LUA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OY09 LUA?
You can check the full history of OY09 LUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OY09 LUA registered?
OY09 LUA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is OY09 LUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for OY09 LUA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OY09 LUA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY09 LUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.