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L888 KJP

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,916 mi
Last recorded52,916 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 KJP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,916 miles

Engine breather hose split

Exhaust front clamp broken

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,916 miles

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

Engine breather hose split

Exhaust front clamp broken

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 37,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,932 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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L888 KJP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L888 KJP, 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 L888 KJP registered?

L888 KJP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is L888 KJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 KJP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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