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LB09 ECJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,695 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,691 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front door handle insecure but operative

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front door handle insecure but operative

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,452 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 36,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,646 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,763 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2014 26,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,982 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,855 miles

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

both front windscreen wiper blades poor condition.

o/s windscreen washer jet broken but both provide sufficient water to clear screen.

rear exhaust silencer box starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,855 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades poor condition.

o/s windscreen washer jet broken but both provide sufficient water to clear screen.

rear exhaust silencer box starting to deteriorate.

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 ECJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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