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PE09 OPO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,077 mi
Last recorded53,077 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 OPO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 48,074 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

front brake discs pitted and worn

front brake pads worn

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2024 48,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres out of shape inner edge

exhaust has slight system leak

front brake discs pitted and worn

front brake pads worn

rear axle heavily corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,648 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME/AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 44,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 42,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 41,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,920 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,610 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 35,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,574 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)

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 14,251 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 10,817 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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PE09 OPO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE09 OPO, 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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PE09 OPO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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