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LJ09 BZO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,479 mi
Last recorded18,479 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BZO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,479 miles

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

nearside parking brake cable mounting bracket little crack but still secure

Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,632 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 9,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres inner edges baedly worn

nearside front tyre has cracks and cuts

Fail 21 Dec 2013 9,984 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres inner edges baedly worn

nearside front tyre has cracks and cuts

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,387 miles

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

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

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

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

security of both front and rear number plates

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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LJ09 BZO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ09 BZO, 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 LJ09 BZO registered?

LJ09 BZO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LJ09 BZO safe to buy?

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