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FG09 LDD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LDD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear suspension bump stop insecure, o/s missing

rear suspension components slightly corroded

tyre size 185/55r15

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear suspension bump stop insecure, o/s missing

rear suspension components slightly corroded

tyre size 185/55r15

Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 81,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 75,894 miles

Rear axel corroded

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2024 75,887 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axel corroded

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,771 miles

Clutch pedal broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Tail gate wont open from outside.

Fail 1 Apr 2023 66,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Tail gate wont open from outside.

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,019 miles

Cutch pedal has excessive lateral movement.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 57,019 miles

Cutch pedal has excessive lateral movement.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No washer fluid. (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,177 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,177 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 47,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal misting

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 43,700 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Wont open (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal misting

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,917 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,345 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,902 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,886 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 LDD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDD, 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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FG09 LDD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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