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L500 AKB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,005 mi
Last recorded62,005 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 AKB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 62,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2026 62,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 58,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has play

Reversing lamp not working n/s/r

Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,366 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall, split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2023 47,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 44,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 40,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,231 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 37,231 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant pipe broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer brake pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,695 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,422 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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L500 AKB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 L500 AKB, 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 L500 AKB registered?

L500 AKB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is L500 AKB safe to buy?

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