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L111 ESU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,262 mi
Last recorded105,262 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 ESU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,262 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,399 miles

rear suspension components corroding

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear part of exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2021 96,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear part of exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,985 miles

Drivers door handle deteriorated but still operating as intended

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 83,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,237 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,405 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 28,052 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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L111 ESU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L111 ESU, 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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L111 ESU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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