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LH09 AFZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH09 AFZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advised front flexy hoes slight blow

Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,176 miles

advised nsf top shock mount slight play

advised rear suspension is rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2025 89,176 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

advised nsf top shock mount slight play

advised rear suspension is rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,160 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf lower (3.2 (a) (i))

advised free play nsf top mount

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,160 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf lower (3.2 (a) (i))

advised free play nsf top mount

advised handbrake outer cable split

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,581 miles

advised front discs corroded inside face

advised nsf tyre cracking outer tread erea

advised osf nsf top shock mounts worn

Fail 7 Feb 2022 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

advised front discs corroded inside face

advised nsf tyre cracking outer tread erea

advised osf nsf top shock mounts worn

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,782 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 38,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,541 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 17,523 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LH09 AFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LH09 AFZ, 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 LH09 AFZ registered?

LH09 AFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is LH09 AFZ safe to buy?

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