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RO09 UOX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,871 mi
Last recorded106,871 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle has corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 106,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,067 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 103,067 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining damaged/missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust silencer/back box corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining damaged/missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer/back box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,669 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,549 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,623 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 61,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,415 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,872 miles

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,513 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2015 39,513 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,531 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,875 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 UOX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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