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LB09 DKY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,603 mi
Last recorded77,603 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 DKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corroding

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 77,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corroding

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,882 miles

Both head lights lens deteriorated .

Exhaust system deteriorated .

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 76,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both head lights lens deteriorated .

Exhaust system deteriorated .

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,429 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 68,429 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,304 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 62,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear hungers and claps in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,069 miles

corrosion to rear axle around road spring mounts

corrosion to rear exhaust

exhaust clamp missing

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,336 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,334 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

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 DKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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