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FG09 LCZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,206 mi
Last recorded38,206 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LCZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 38,206 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 32,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 32,044 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded .

Fail 21 May 2024 32,042 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded .

Pass 17 May 2023 29,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2022 29,160 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 29,158 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 28,661 miles

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 28 May 2020 27,969 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 27,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 26,138 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2018 23,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 20,713 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 15,955 miles

Both front tyres are perished.

Both rear tyres are perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2015 15,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are perished.

Both rear tyres are perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 7,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 7,147 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2012

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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FG09 LCZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FG09 LCZ, 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 FG09 LCZ registered?

FG09 LCZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 LCZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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