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L500 LYB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,088 mi
Last recorded59,088 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 LYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,088 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

engine oil and coolant levels low

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,160 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 55,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,585 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,536 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 44,536 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,545 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2021 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 24,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 21,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box very rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 19,747 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box very rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 18,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 May 2014 15,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

backbox outer skin 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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L500 LYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYB, 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 LYB registered?

L500 LYB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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