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LB09 MFV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,240 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 73,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,458 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 62,455 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount corroded

Offside Front Upper suspension mount corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,310 miles

Offside Rear Number plate light in-op.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 56,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very marginal pass(& perished) (5.2.3 (e))

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

f/brake discs deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2019 54,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tyre also perished 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on edges cracks in tread 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded lossing outer skin not blowing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,529 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,276 miles

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

handbrake cables sleeves perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,591 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,032 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 MFV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

LB09 MFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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