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RO09 UVA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,836 mi
Last recorded85,836 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 UVA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2025 85,836 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))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,757 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,794 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,096 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,094 miles

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

Oil light flashing

Rear Exhaust clam corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019 69,062 miles

Emissions not tested Due to emissions tester machine break down (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Return pipe to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil light flashing

Pass 1 May 2018 64,634 miles

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

exhaust middle and rear parts joint clamp is broken

gearbox has fluid leak

nearside front wiper blade does not clean the windscreen 100%

Fail 21 Apr 2018 103,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust middle and rear parts joint clamp is broken

gearbox has fluid leak

nearside front wiper blade does not clean the windscreen 100%

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,045 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

n/s/front tyre edge worn

Fail 9 Apr 2016 52,838 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

n/s/front tyre edge worn

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,398 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

backbox corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 37,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 37,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,078 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 UVA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

RO09 UVA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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