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FG09 LDL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LDL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,119 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 87,009 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,559 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 85,555 miles

Offside Rear Inner Axle insecure axle spring mount corroded hole (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear axle corroeded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded hole (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear axle corroeded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,848 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,614 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 69,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,115 miles

slight coolant leak at rear of engine

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,505 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n,s,r tyre has age related cracks

Pass 28 May 2014 52,080 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 52,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 42,118 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 28,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside screenwash jet condition.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall.

Rear exhaust corroded .

Pass 17 May 2012 28,415 miles

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

Nearside screenwash jet condition.

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall.

Rear exhaust 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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FG09 LDL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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