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BT09 LCO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LCO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,712 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside Milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 96,673 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside Milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,791 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle on nearside and offside spring seats

Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,484 miles

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

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

corrosion rear axle/rear coil spring seats

Fail 26 Jul 2024 82,352 miles

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

corrosion rear axle/rear coil spring seats BORDERLINE

wear rear shocker top bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,789 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,670 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 69,612 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,994 miles

corrosion and blow to exhaust BORDERLINE

Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,261 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 62,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box/ corroded (7.1.2)

o/s tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,735 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 33,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 24,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,065 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 12,065 miles

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

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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BT09 LCO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT09 LCO, 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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BT09 LCO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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