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E18 LGY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,580 mi
Last recorded82,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LGY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,580 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 82,246 miles

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

Offside Front top mount cup corroded slightly

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded rear

Fail 7 May 2021 82,245 miles

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))

Offside Front top mount cup corroded slightly

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,774 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,208 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 34,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,482 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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E18 LGY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E18 LGY, 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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E18 LGY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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