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LO09 XCL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,882 mi
Last recorded51,882 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 XCL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,998 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,998 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,014 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2023 42,014 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,837 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 32,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 29,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 29,258 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT (CORRODED) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,403 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 26,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 23,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,714 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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LO09 XCL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO09 XCL, 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 LO09 XCL registered?

LO09 XCL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LO09 XCL safe to buy?

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