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LB09 MFY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,535 mi
Last recorded75,535 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 MFY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,535 miles

N/s handbrake cable bracket broken

N/s/r tyre has small cut to tread

O/s/r bump stop loose

O/s/r tyre sidewall has damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 75,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/s handbrake cable bracket broken

N/s/r tyre has small cut to tread

O/s/r bump stop loose

O/s/r tyre sidewall has damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,146 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,677 miles

Offside Front top mount corroded

front day time running lights not working

front tyres outer sidewalls damaged no cords exposed

Fail 14 Aug 2015 54,677 miles

Offside Front top mount corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front day time running lights not working

front tyres outer sidewalls damaged no cords exposed

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,158 miles

Front exhaust flexi neck, outer casing broken

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,158 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front exhaust flexi neck, outer casing broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,702 miles

front tyres side wall damage

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 MFY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

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

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