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LM09 JXA

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,807 mi
Last recorded129,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 129,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,470 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 125,982 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,302 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 115,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded slightly

under guards fitted to centre of car

Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded slightly

under guards fitted to centre of car

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,505 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,772 miles

Rear axle corroded

plastic covers over brake pipes front to rear

Fail 23 Jun 2018 83,772 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

plastic covers over brake pipes front to rear

Pass 24 May 2017 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,145 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 77,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,013 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2014 59,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2013 49,349 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,349 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 JXA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

LM09 JXA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is LM09 JXA safe to buy?

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