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LB09 OSZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 OSZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 106,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Fail 8 Dec 2022 104,160 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle to rear silencer broken off / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken brackets (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached on bumper (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear o/s & n/s rear bump stops detached

Rear o/s & n/s rear bump stops detached

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front D.R.L. not working

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on its inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 88,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to under inflated tyre (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on its inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,214 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2016 63,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55v15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,633 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve perished, not excessive aat time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer excessively corroded

Nearside rear tyre valve perished, not excessive aat time of test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,890 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,503 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 432,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,460 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 OSZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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