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LD09 XAO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,907 mi
Last recorded49,907 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 XAO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 49,907 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 49,716 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 38,783 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 19,984 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 19,984 miles

Service brake excessively binding Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 17,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,077 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 4,857 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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LD09 XAO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD09 XAO, 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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LD09 XAO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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