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LR05 LLR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LLR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 78,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front top mount has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 75,102 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,419 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,394 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 68,392 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,362 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle broken

both front top mount caps corroded

rear axle slight corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,486 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 65,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,167 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,157 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,511 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,857 miles

both front wipers are split on edges but still clear the screen

exhaust rear box coroded and outer casing splitting

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,243 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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LR05 LLR 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 61.9%.

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 LR05 LLR, 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 LR05 LLR registered?

LR05 LLR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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