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GL09 LFA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,019 miles

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Fail 9 Jan 2020 145,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,811 miles

o/swasher jet required

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/swasher jet required

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,634 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,294 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,179 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,934 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 60,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,425 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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GL09 LFA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GL09 LFA, 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 GL09 LFA registered?

GL09 LFA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is GL09 LFA safe to buy?

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