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L4 OYS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,188 mi
Last recorded123,188 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 123,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,158 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 106,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

rear box peeling, front flex broken

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and nearside front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

exhaust clamps broken, all

rear box peeling

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,618 miles

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

rear exhaust box peeling but not leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2018 68,618 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box peeling but not leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres minor cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling and clamp broken

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,442 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres minor cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling and clamp broken

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,711 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,245 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 28,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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L4 OYS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L4 OYS, 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 L4 OYS registered?

L4 OYS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is L4 OYS safe to buy?

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