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LG09 PMV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,159 mi
Last recorded78,159 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 PMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3x slight exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear spring saddle/comp corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,054 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 76,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 75,657 miles

rear suspension mountings, area, components, arms, springs and frame corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,695 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,640 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTING TO RUST

Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,382 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 68,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,143 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,143 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,982 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 35,982 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,048 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,732 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 17,732 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PMV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG09 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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