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LS09 EXA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 EXA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 91,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 86,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,360 miles

Front flexible exhaust section leaking slightly, Exhaust system heavily corroded, Rear silencer outer wrapping corroded but not leaking

Offside front tyre worn close to 1.6 mm legal limit. 3 mm. Nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6 mm legal limit, 2 mm

Various body,bumper and sill damage. Paint work poor.

Pass 22 Oct 2022 77,111 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 77,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Balding on the inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 73,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Balding on the inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,627 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 57,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,873 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 49,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,142 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,717 miles

nearside outersill has slight damage

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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LS09 EXA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS09 EXA, 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 LS09 EXA registered?

LS09 EXA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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