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LL09 SFU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 SFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly misty/cloudy

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly misty/cloudy

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2025 112,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly misty/cloudy

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake under performing on one side - sign of incorrect adjustment

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly misty/cloudy

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,508 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 106,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords showing 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 98,444 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,885 miles

Front Bumper broken and held together with cable ties.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play and can be felt at steering wheel. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle and suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper broken and held together with cable ties.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play and can be felt at steering wheel. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle and suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 19 Jul 2022 89,853 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi joint and clamp on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,570 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,624 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,849 miles

Exhaust flexiable banding seperated but no leaks at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Silencer tail pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 54,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Boot has obstructions restricting access to boot floor / wheel well

Exhaust flexiable banding seperated but no leaks at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Silencer tail pipe outer skin corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 34,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,853 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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LL09 SFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LL09 SFU, 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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LL09 SFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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