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LM09 GJY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,113 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 100,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,704 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low plus cracking and also wearing unevenly

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

rusty exhaust system

Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing low plus cracking and also wearing unevenly

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

rusty exhaust system

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,529 miles

Rear exhaust silencer casing excessively corroded and defective

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,487 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal going to floor upon operation (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to pedal going to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer casing excessively corroded and defective

Pass 15 Sep 2018 64,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,869 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,454 miles

N/S/F tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S washer jet damage/not working properly

corrosion on front top leg mount plates

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,220 miles

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

engine coolant bleed nipple broken loosing anti freeze

off side washerjet broken

Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine coolant bleed nipple broken loosing anti freeze

off side washerjet broken

Fail 21 Jun 2013 31,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,933 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 GJY 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 65%.

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 LM09 GJY, 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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LM09 GJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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