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LM09 GHV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,223 mi
Last recorded90,223 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GHV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 90,223 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 90,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,222 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 84,987 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 20 May 2023 82,490 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 20 May 2023 82,490 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

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

Pass 20 May 2022 79,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 79,663 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 74,587 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 72,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,841 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 69,841 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,337 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 58,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,956 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 46,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 46,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 39,756 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 28,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 22,165 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 GHV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

LM09 GHV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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