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LM09 GMY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 87,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,745 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,780 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,439 miles

Coolant leak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,880 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Nearside rear and offside rear parking brake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge / Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable mount broken adrift

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,158 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear / rear box outer skin peeling

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 66,158 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear / rear box outer skin peeling

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Locking nut loose on track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,317 miles

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,089 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 30 May 2018 45,792 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,899 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,910 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,910 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,044 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre slightly perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,644 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 GMY 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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

LM09 GMY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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