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LM09 GVZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GVZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,817 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,336 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,356 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 87,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,661 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded around spring seats

Pass 9 Oct 2021 83,063 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 83,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,761 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,699 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,884 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 71,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,217 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,217 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,905 miles

exhaust leaks from front and rear joints

repair to nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2012 34,713 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 GVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

LM09 GVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is LM09 GVZ safe to buy?

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