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RO53 MEY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,824 mi
Last recorded74,824 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 MEY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 74,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting plate is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Damper excessively deteriorated/detached inside coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Note: - Electrical wiring repair to rear hatch door requires new harness longer term.

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

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

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting plate is heavily corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet area near engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Damper excessively deteriorated/detached inside coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake cable has one mounting bracket excessively corroded/detached

Fail 1 Nov 2025 74,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps New bulb not fixed the problem (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps New bulb not fixed the problem (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting plate is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Damper excessively deteriorated/detached inside coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting plate is heavily corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet area near engine mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Damper excessively deteriorated/detached inside coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake cable has one mounting bracket excessively corroded/detached

Pass 9 Nov 2024 72,374 miles

Both of the front suspension coil springs are corroded

Both of the front suspension struts are corroded

Both of the rear coil spring seats are corroded

Both of the rear shock absorber sleeves are excessively corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,916 miles

Both front shock absorbers top mountings plates/struts threads etc are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner chassis has surface corrosion present

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

Offside Front day time running lamp (DRL) is inoperative

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

Rear axle bump stops are damaged/insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexible section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front shock absorbers top mountings plates/struts threads etc are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner chassis has surface corrosion present

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

Offside Front day time running lamp (DRL) is inoperative

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

Rear axle bump stops are damaged/insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,792 miles

Both front coil springs are corroded

Both rear springs and spring seats are corroded

The centre exhaust flexi has a slight leak present

The rear exhaust is corroded and leaking on the joint

Fail 26 Nov 2022 68,785 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Both front coil springs are corroded

Both rear springs and spring seats are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

The park brake efficiency has only just met the minimum legal criteria. It appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

The suspension springs (all) are corroding. the McPherson struts top mountings plates/shockers are heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,415 miles

The axle (1) brake disc(s) inner faces are corroded.

The exhaust system has slight leaks present. The rear exhaust silencer mounting not correctly fitted.

The offside rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required. The overall efficiency has only just met the minimum legal limit of 16%.

Pass 30 Nov 2019 62,803 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 62,803 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 61,593 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,676 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 56,664 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,553 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 45,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,683 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 26,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,390 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 12,390 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RO53 MEY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RO53 MEY, 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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RO53 MEY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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