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LB09 VUM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r handbrake/brake pipe mtg insecure.

Pass 18 Feb 2023 92,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 92,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,533 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,547 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 87,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,800 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting noisy

Fail 22 Mar 2019 71,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,502 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 44,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 34,417 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,556 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 25,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,208 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 VUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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