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FG09 LDC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,908 mi
Last recorded56,908 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LDC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 56,908 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At spring seat mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 52,601 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 51,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 49,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,045 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 47,045 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,944 miles

Front exhaust corroded but not insecure or blowing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust corroded but not insecure or blowing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 17 May 2017 44,737 miles

back box corroded

slight damage to o/side front undersill

Pass 14 May 2016 41,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 37,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven 62% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel gauge on min and warning light on throughout test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 May 2014 24,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door handle loose

front brake disc's slightly lipped/worn

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 21,060 miles

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

Front brake disc lipped/worn

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)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 15,583 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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FG09 LDC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

FG09 LDC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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