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RO09 HPL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,368 mi
Last recorded58,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 HPL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 58,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,603 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 49,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,680 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 41,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BRACKET (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,564 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,337 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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RO09 HPL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO09 HPL, 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

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What year was RO09 HPL registered?

RO09 HPL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is RO09 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 HPL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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