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LK09 NLX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 NLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corner loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation in position/main beam lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

distance display not working

Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 117,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlamps damp inside

Pass 18 Jul 2023 115,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 115,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure main beam unit in bumper (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 107,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 105,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,703 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,008 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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LK09 NLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK09 NLX, 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 LK09 NLX registered?

LK09 NLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LK09 NLX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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