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LD09 ZXO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion Front to Rear Inc Suspension

Underbody Undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2026 93,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion Front to Rear Inc Suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

baffles noisy in rear exhaust silencer

both handbrake cable outer casings splitting

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear exhaust

general corrosion to rear suspension components

minor stone chip front screen

Fail 9 Jul 2025 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

baffles noisy in rear exhaust silencer

both handbrake cable outer casings splitting

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear exhaust

general corrosion to rear suspension components

minor stone chip front screen

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cable outer casings split and water ingress

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and fractured but reasonably secure

minor stone chip front screen

nearside front brake disc worn and corroded to inner face

offside front outer brake pad worn very low

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Aug 2024 82,089 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both handbrake cable outer casings split and water ingress

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and fractured but reasonably secure

minor stone chip front screen

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc worn and corroded to inner face

offside front outer brake pad worn very low

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,867 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 62,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Exhaust system rear box corroded outer skin

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2021 45,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Exhaust system rear box corroded outer skin

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,477 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 41,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 36,128 miles

Rear Coil springs mountings surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Rear subframe surface corrosion

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,277 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,658 miles

Gearbox selector seal leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on inner side wall. No cords exposed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner side wall. No cords exposed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,722 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 12,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,487 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 ZXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD09 ZXO, 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 ZXO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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