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L13 SSU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,421 mi
Last recorded128,421 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 SSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 128,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 124,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 123,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,480 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 105,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,558 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/coil spring lower seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,556 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/coil spring lower seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section and front joint clamp in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,370 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Sump corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 41,341 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 38,173 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 26,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,871 miles

rear silencer corroded

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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L13 SSU 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 L13 SSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 SSU registered?

L13 SSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is L13 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 SSU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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