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LM09 GJU

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded but secure

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded but secure

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,045 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 71,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin peeling/corroded

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,372 miles

rear silencer outer skin peeling/corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 47,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

both front daytime running lights not working

rear silencer outer skin peeling/corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,559 miles

engine coolant leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,766 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play (a clunk) in steering rack lock to lock

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,963 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)

exhaust rear box corrodid and front flexi deteriated

nearside rear tyre has a nail and cuts in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2014 26,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust rear box corrodid and front flexi deteriated

nearside rear tyre has a nail and cuts in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,757 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,367 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 GJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

LM09 GJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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