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RO59 OMF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,250 mi
Last recorded67,250 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OMF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 67,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 63,024 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 63,021 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,906 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,905 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,935 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 49,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin loose and pin missing likely to come out (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 46,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,786 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,241 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 OMF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

RO59 OMF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is RO59 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 OMF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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