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RO59 OMH

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,996 mi
Last recorded43,996 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OMH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,996 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 45,820 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 30,080 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2024 30,080 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2023 25,169 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 14,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,393 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 13,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,665 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished, wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished slightly, cuts in tread

offside front tyre perished, wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 12,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished, wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished slightly, cuts in tread

offside front tyre perished, wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 11,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,024 miles

rear silencer corroded and starting to leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 8,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Sep 2014 8,771 miles

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 6,611 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 OMH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

RO59 OMH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is RO59 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 OMH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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