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DS09 LNX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LNX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,161 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension creaking a top mounting, when turning lock to lock

Fail 24 Jun 2026 102,064 miles

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

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

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))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension creaking a top mounting, when turning lock to lock

Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,334 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft input area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension creaking a top mounting, when turning lock to lock

Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring saddle excessively corroded/holed/weak. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft input area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension creaking a top mounting, when turning lock to lock

Pass 22 Jun 2023 90,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,903 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,903 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper required

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,478 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,238 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 74,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated advise replacment

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated advise replacment

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear to front pipe clamp deteriorated advise replacment

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,651 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,778 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,375 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,077 miles

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

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)

exhaust slightly corroded

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 LNX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LNX, 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 DS09 LNX registered?

DS09 LNX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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