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LS09 YXG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 YXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 97,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 93,360 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine/gearbox mounting slightly cracked/perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly leaking gases from flexi pipe & rear silencer exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear under-body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2024 89,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 84,448 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,950 miles

Nearside Rear brakes lazy

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust very corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brakes lazy

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 72,496 miles

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

Rear subframe corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 72,496 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,363 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brakes all lazy

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,362 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brakes all lazy

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,818 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)

exhaust very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,641 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,641 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,090 miles

parking brake outer cables split

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,042 miles

Slight front brake bind

Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,042 miles

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

Slight front brake bind

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s handbrake outer sleeve cracked/corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s handbrake outer sleeve cracked/corroded

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 YXG 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 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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

LS09 YXG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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