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LR09 XXU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,913 mi
Last recorded75,913 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 XXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 75,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper top mount cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper top mount cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,805 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,403 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 70,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,058 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,491 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only touching on 10mm of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2019 59,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount broken but secure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,200 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin peeling

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,618 miles

Backbox corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,140 miles

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

Slight cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 24,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,628 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,895 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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LR09 XXU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR09 XXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR09 XXU registered?

LR09 XXU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is LR09 XXU safe to buy?

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