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LM09 GMX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 123,258 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2023 123,052 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT on inner tread (185/55x15)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2022 113,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Aug 2022 113,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arms fouling (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,584 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded flexible in poor condition

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

offside front wheel arch slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

hand brake lever near travel limit

slight damage to offside of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2020 96,901 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

hand brake lever near travel limit

slight damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,310 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

slight damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,148 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,239 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,373 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 9,373 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

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

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