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DS09 LNJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,484 mi
Last recorded26,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LNJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 26,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 24,778 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 23,255 miles

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE 14 YEARS OLD

Offside Front TYRE 12 YEARS OLD

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 20,294 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear slight brake lag + wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 347,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 17,515 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,903 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 16,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 9,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box blowing

front brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 7,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box blowing corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2012 7,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air filter box loose pins missing

exhaust rear box blowing corrosion

front pads look low

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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DS09 LNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS09 LNJ, 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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DS09 LNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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