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VO04 MOO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 MOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 111,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mount partially seized

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 95,751 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

all coil springs rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2022 95,751 miles

all coil springs rusty

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorating significantly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r bump stop broken

slight blow from exhaust front joint

Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r bump stop broken

slight blow from exhaust front joint

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,327 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,327 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 68,286 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension component corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,964 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,755 miles

both front driving lamps not working

Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended suspension arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front driving lamps not working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,994 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,181 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skin hanging off

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,249 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 40,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front inner face of discs have slight corrosion lip

o/s/f tyre wearing low at 2mm

radiator fan rubbing on something as making alot of noise

rear box outer skin corroded

slight exhuast gas leak from join at rear

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,892 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

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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VO04 MOO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VO04 MOO, 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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VO04 MOO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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