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RO09 UOW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 53,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 51,479 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 51,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,408 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 49,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,634 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,059 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 42,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 39,946 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,418 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,693 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 23,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,474 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 UOW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOW, 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 RO09 UOW registered?

RO09 UOW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is RO09 UOW safe to buy?

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