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L88 SOH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,837 mi
Last recorded17,837 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SOH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 17,837 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 17,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 16,995 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant heater hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 16,995 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant heater hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 16,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 14,809 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 14,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 12,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount securing cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 11,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 10,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 9,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 9,966 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 8,681 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 8,681 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 6,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 6,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,111 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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L88 SOH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L88 SOH, 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 L88 SOH registered?

L88 SOH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is L88 SOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 SOH shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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