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LP09 ZMX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 ZMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 96,943 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 96,940 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,791 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,784 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner and outer edge. 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,399 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,382 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,380 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,488 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,488 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,250 miles

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

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

Unable to view front and rear pads

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high light unit not fitted properly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to view front and rear pads

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,125 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear bush poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2019 53,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear bush poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,435 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,434 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,760 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/s/r tyre starting wear on outer edge and cracking in between tread patten

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r tyre cracking in between tread patten

Rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2015 27,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/s/r tyre starting wear on outer edge and cracking in between tread patten

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r tyre cracking in between tread patten

Rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread pattern

front brake discs slightly worn and n/s/f has got slight score mark on outer face

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre on outer edge. not repairable

re-check front and rear brake pads in 3-4k

rear exhaust box corroding

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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LP09 ZMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LP09 ZMX, 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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LP09 ZMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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