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RO59 OME

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,759 mi
Last recorded109,759 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OME
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,655 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,063 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked/split

Fail 16 Jul 2020 86,062 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked/split

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,758 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,867 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jun 2017 57,867 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,936 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,171 miles

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/r tyre punctured and cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,627 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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RO59 OME is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RO59 OME, 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 RO59 OME registered?

RO59 OME is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RO59 OME safe to buy?

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