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GJ09 LZT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,553 mi
Last recorded60,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 LZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,553 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 60,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rubber Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 55,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rubber Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,043 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,123 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,348 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,336 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2018 43,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,804 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,738 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,564 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 9,912 miles

all four tyres show slight signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,880 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 LZT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZT, 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 GJ09 LZT registered?

GJ09 LZT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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