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ST58 OFZ

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 OFZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,879 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 114,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,770 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top Mounting Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 112,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,431 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

load area checked by lowering seats tail gate wont open

Fail 11 Oct 2019 107,431 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

load area checked by lowering seats tail gate wont open

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,370 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 103,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,676 miles

high vis brake light not working

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight edge wear to both front tyres

Fail 15 Feb 2018 99,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high vis brake light not working

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,673 miles

coolant level below minimum level,

engine management light on,

engine oil filter leaking, radiator leaking coolant from lower pipe,

Fail 13 Dec 2016 87,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coolant level below minimum level,

engine management light on,

engine oil filter leaking, radiator leaking coolant from lower pipe,

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on. front redg plate cracked

rear exhast box corroded, front exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on. front redg plate cracked

rear exhast box corroded, front exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,827 miles

oil filter leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,268 miles

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,181 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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ST58 OFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST58 OFZ, 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 ST58 OFZ registered?

ST58 OFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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