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GJ09 LZR

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,427 mi
Last recorded116,427 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 LZR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,427 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,333 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,459 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Pipe clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,869 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 94,869 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cylinder one stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Top up 1 lt engine oil

Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cylinder one stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Top up 1 lt engine oil

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,190 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal insecure

Engine oil very low not on dip stick

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 80,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 74,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,625 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,080 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,162 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,162 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,478 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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GJ09 LZR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ09 LZR, 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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GJ09 LZR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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