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RO09 OLU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 OLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,778 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 102,778 miles

Rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust front clamp ,flexi joint and rear box deteriorated and corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2024 99,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust front clamp ,flexi joint and rear box deteriorated and corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,709 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,677 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,180 miles

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

corrosion on some components/ suspension on under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2022 93,180 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion on some components/ suspension on under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,874 miles

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,175 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

rear axle is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,607 miles

exhaust is corroded

rear axle is corroded

rear spring are corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 64,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are cracking in tread and wearing on outer edge

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and close to its limit

offside front daytime light is not working

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge

rear axle is corroded

rear spring are corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,282 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

day time running light are not working

exhaust silencer is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on edges

rear springs are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,249 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr osr tyres light cracking and uneaven tyre wear

osf tyre outer wall split and wearing on inner tread bald in places strong advise

rear exhaust box deteriating outer skin

rear exhaust clamp badly deteriatred

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr osr tyres light cracking and uneaven tyre wear

osf tyre outer wall split and wearing on inner tread bald in places strong advise

rear exhaust box deteriating outer skin

rear exhaust clamp badly deteriatred

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,076 miles

osf tyre has split on ouer wall

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,762 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 OLU 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 RO09 OLU, 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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RO09 OLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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