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LG09 NVC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 NVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,911 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Exhaust Poor Condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,911 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator

Exhaust Poor Condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 72,220 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 72,217 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 72,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,949 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Handbrake cable and brake pipe attachment bracket fractured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,356 miles

185/55/15 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,353 miles

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

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

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

185/55/15 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,951 miles

185/55/15 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 38,033 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 17 Dec 2016 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped chalked ( brake pipe/handbrake cable & hose adrift from retaining clip ) (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing /tread cracking

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 22,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 17,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,787 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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LG09 NVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG09 NVC, 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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LG09 NVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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