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LB09 HMX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,875 mi
Last recorded58,875 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 48,027 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 175/65 14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 170/65 14 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 170/65 14 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 34,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,427 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 31,427 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 28,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,475 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 25,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 22,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 13,818 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,698 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 HMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 HMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB09 HMX registered?

LB09 HMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is LB09 HMX safe to buy?

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