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LB09 HLZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,135 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 89,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,503 miles

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

rear axle corroded

sump porous

Fail 21 Aug 2024 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside brake cable bracket damaged but cable not insecure

rear axle corroded

sump porous

Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,325 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,325 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe and joint between rear and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 71,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe and joint between rear and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,022 miles

Nearside Rear rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear rear coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 41,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,686 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

tailgate does not open

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 HLZ 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 71.4%.

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

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