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LB09 DKV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,563 mi
Last recorded139,563 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 DKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 139,563 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 134,932 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 134,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 134,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 134,843 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 116,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 80,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 May 2016 54,750 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,456 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casings split

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,663 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 DKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 LB09 DKV, 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 LB09 DKV registered?

LB09 DKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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