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LM09 ZBN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 117,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 117,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,919 miles

Handbrake lever high

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 108,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 108,601 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusted not blowing

gear box lower mount worn

Fail 21 Apr 2022 105,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system rusted not blowing

gear box lower mount worn

Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,609 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

Fail 26 Apr 2021 103,609 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,913 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

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 ZBN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

LM09 ZBN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is LM09 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 ZBN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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