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SO09 EOV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,630 mi
Last recorded40,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 EOV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 40,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 40,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 38,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside DRL inop

Fail 30 May 2025 38,765 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside DRL inop

Pass 30 May 2024 35,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 31,372 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox where driveshaft goes in (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 31,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox where driveshaft goes in (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 27,872 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 27,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tail gate not opening from outer handle

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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SO09 EOV 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 SO09 EOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO09 EOV registered?

SO09 EOV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is SO09 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO09 EOV 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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