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OY09 ZHA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 ZHA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 121,711 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 121,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2025 116,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 99,626 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 99,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 91,594 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 91,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 87,528 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 27 May 2021 87,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

centre exhaust rubber snapped

Pass 13 Sep 2020 81,859 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some testable items not fully seen

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Not seated properly but not causing any problem (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2020 81,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some testable items not fully seen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Not seated properly but not causing any problem (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coolant bottle empty

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,323 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet sprays fluid on to the roof (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes have a 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn down to 3mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall and within the tread DOT 3312 tyre 7 years old 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front coolant bottle empty

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall DOT 4912 tyre 7 years old 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,811 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear coil springs corroding

slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer

slight oil leak around gearbox

Fail 31 Aug 2018 78,811 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear coil springs corroding

slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,183 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,631 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant level low

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Top mount has play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 71,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,700 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 65,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,007 miles

Nearside front lower swivel joint boot split.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 48,007 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front lower swivel joint boot split.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OY09 ZHA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZHA, 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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OY09 ZHA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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