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LM09 ZBP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 99,085 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe join to the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 93,327 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe join to the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,682 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,084 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 78,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front top suspension mount showing slight play

Fail 27 Dec 2018 78,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front top suspension mount showing slight play

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 71,501 miles

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

rear silencer badly corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,104 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,451 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,939 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,368 miles

exhaust rear box starting to show signs of corrosion on outer skin

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 ZBP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZBP, 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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LM09 ZBP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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