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GL09 LFE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LFE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,925 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light not working

rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2025 84,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light not working

rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,430 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,416 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2022 78,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket rusted8deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket rusted8deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust mounting bracket rusted/deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,806 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm zone B nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

day running lights not working

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both running lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,305 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,149 miles

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 27 Apr 2015 48,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,008 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,181 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner tread area

Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre wearing on inner tread area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 22,559 miles

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

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

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

Manifold has a minor leak of exhaust gases

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

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

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

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

gearbox selector seal leaking

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 LFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFE, 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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GL09 LFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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