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LD09 XAV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,318 mi
Last recorded100,318 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 XAV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 100,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 94,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,697 miles

oil sump is corrodded

rear backbox corrodded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil sump is corrodded

rear backbox corrodded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,744 miles

Offside Front shock absorber top mount nut corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 65,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front shock absorber top mount nut corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,044 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 53,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,926 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

warning light on dash

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s daylight running bulb not working

o/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s daylight running bulb not working

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jun 2013 27,039 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f daylight running-light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,400 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 XAV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 LD09 XAV, 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 LD09 XAV registered?

LD09 XAV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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