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LS09 VZV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,516 mi
Last recorded66,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 VZV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,516 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 66,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 60,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 57,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,834 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 54,834 miles

Emissions not tested to Smokey, anti pollution filter full (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 51,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,139 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 41,139 miles

Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake performance not tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,514 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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LS09 VZV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZV, 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 LS09 VZV registered?

LS09 VZV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LS09 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 VZV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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