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LB09 XVK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,647 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,683 miles

offside and nearside front top mounts slightly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,329 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,715 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,665 miles

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 71,661 miles

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

Central 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 graunchy and had up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement graunchy and had up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

nearside outer door handle poor in operation

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 65,600 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,427 miles

Both front discs very rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,426 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front discs very rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,929 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,895 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2014 47,894 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,454 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 21,443 miles

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

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 XVK 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 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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

LB09 XVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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