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LM09 GKN

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,826 mi
Last recorded37,826 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,826 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 37,826 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 32,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 29,659 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 27,159 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 15,174 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,235 miles

n/s/r brake hose mounting bracket cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,823 miles

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

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 GKN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

LM09 GKN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is LM09 GKN safe to buy?

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