CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB09 SXH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 SXH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,294 miles

Front headlight lenses opaque

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket corroded

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2021 137,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlight lenses opaque

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket corroded and broken

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket corroded

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

reverse light inoperative

Fail 20 Oct 2020 128,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer detatched from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

reverse light inoperative

Pass 29 May 2019 117,908 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 117,906 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,919 miles

oil light flashing (oil level on max)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,501 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

items removed from drivers view.......again

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear shock absorbers,upper mountings,rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,675 miles

emissions too low to measure

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB09 SXH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SXH, 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

How do I check the history of LB09 SXH?

You can check the full history of LB09 SXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB09 SXH registered?

LB09 SXH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is LB09 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 SXH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB09 SXH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB09 SXH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.