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L100 ELB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,401 mi
Last recorded50,401 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 ELB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 50,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 40,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,915 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 24,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,670 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 21,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,333 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 13,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,380 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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L100 ELB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L100 ELB, 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 L100 ELB registered?

L100 ELB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2009.

Is L100 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 ELB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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