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LB09 DKU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,915 mi
Last recorded101,915 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 DKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 101,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (on limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear springs corroded

rear spring cup on axle corroded (offside)

Fail 6 Aug 2026 101,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (on limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear springs corroded

rear spring cup on axle corroded (offside)

Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,378 miles

Nearside Front bearing noisy

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear shock bushes worn

Fail 19 Aug 2025 99,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bearing noisy

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear shock bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,355 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks - upper bushes heavily worn (5.3.2 (c))

both parking brake cables corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 97,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks - upper bushes heavily worn (5.3.2 (c))

both parking brake cables corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,895 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,761 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 92,760 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 89,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,369 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,272 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,664 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,364 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear shock absorber upper bushes starting to split/perish.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,712 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,399 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,512 miles

Front wipers start spliting

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,767 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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LB09 DKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LB09 DKU, 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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LB09 DKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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