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LM09 GHU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,219 mi
Last recorded49,219 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GHU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 46,149 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 46,111 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 43,368 miles

Nearside Front outer sill member damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill member small damage

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,673 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 40,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 38,072 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 35,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer treads

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush, on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 31,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,995 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 26,227 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut to outer wall

Fail 23 May 2017 26,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut to outer wall

Pass 9 May 2016 22,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,886 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 14,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,373 miles

n/sf tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 31 May 2012 9,373 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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LM09 GHU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM09 GHU, 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 LM09 GHU registered?

LM09 GHU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is LM09 GHU safe to buy?

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