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BT09 LCV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,449 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,448 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

engine over heating

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,635 miles

All rear suspension corroded axle springs etc

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

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))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

All rear suspension corroded axle springs etc

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear exahust clamps missing

Front brake discs worn and corroded pads appear ok

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump corroded

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2022 99,904 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear exahust clamps missing

Front brake discs worn and corroded pads appear ok

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both front and n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump corroded

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,956 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 90,956 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,407 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,407 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 77,896 miles

Both Nearside tyres have cracks in side walls

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 77,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Nearside tyres have cracks in side walls

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,220 miles

Rear axle corroded around spring mounts but not excessively

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear axle corroded around spring mounts but not excessively

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,896 miles

Rear BOX PEELING

Fail 1 Jul 2016 66,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TO CORD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear BOX PEELING

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,840 miles

rear exhaust poor condition..

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear exhaust poor condition..

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine breather hose split

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,008 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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BT09 LCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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