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R90 GHM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,832 mi
Last recorded124,832 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 GHM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 123,237 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,357 miles

CORROSION TO UNDER-FLOOR COMPONENTS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,852 miles

OSF DRL not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF DRL not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable coil spring seat corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,380 miles

axel beam corroded abit where springs fit in cups

Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,376 miles

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

axel beam corroded abit where springs fit in cups

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,888 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,174 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 22,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,652 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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R90 GHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R90 GHM, 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 R90 GHM registered?

R90 GHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 November 2009.

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