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L23 LVB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 LVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,386 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,318 miles

Rear rear exhaust back box peeling and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 47,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,986 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside upper plates and securing nuts (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated / corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,936 miles

Nearside Front Scratches on the windscreen not obscuring vision

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,628 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight windscreen damage nearside

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight windscreen damage nearside

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade condition poor

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,687 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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L23 LVB 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 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 L23 LVB, 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 L23 LVB registered?

L23 LVB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is L23 LVB safe to buy?

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