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LO09 XFU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,708 mi
Last recorded104,708 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 XFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 88,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,344 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,823 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 40,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,332 miles

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,332 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush rubber bonding deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,664 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,669 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 XFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 LO09 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

LO09 XFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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