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LS09 YXB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,705 mi
Last recorded70,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 YXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 70,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,490 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not to excess

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly/insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded away/missing but system still secure

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not to excess

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 55,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,786 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Severe cracking to the outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre has cracking in the treads

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,865 miles

rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2014 38,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2014 38,361 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 26,761 miles

n/s/f tyre approaching limits

o/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 17 May 2012 21,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 21,865 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 YXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

LS09 YXB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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