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LS09 YXM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,224 mi
Last recorded132,224 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 132,224 miles

Check daytime running lamps warning message displayed

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable - not fully secure - rubbing on inside of wheel

Offside Rear Handbrake cable - not fully secure - bracket broken

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Seats raised for inspection

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 132,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Came on during test - engine "hunting" (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Check daytime running lamps warning message displayed

Coolant leak ()

Excess radiator fluid temperature stop & turn off engine warning displayed

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable - not fully secure - rubbing on inside of wheel

Offside Rear Handbrake cable - not fully secure - bracket broken

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Seats raised for inspection

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2024 128,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,873 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 115,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 106,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing but not leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,280 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers slightly leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded and missing clamp to center silencer although not leaking exhaust gasses.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers slightly leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded and missing clamp to center silencer although not leaking exhaust gasses.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,586 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Fail 20 May 2018 90,095 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted registration plate (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 80,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin currently just above 1.5 mm legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 68,473 miles

offside rear tyre has a safety pin embedded into outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling

Fail 26 May 2016 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has a safety pin embedded into outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling

Pass 26 May 2015 56,975 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)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling

Fail 26 May 2015 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling

Pass 24 May 2014 46,874 miles

.......Thanx 4visiting us......

N/s rear wheel damaged (see inner-side)

Rear silencer has rotted

Fail 24 May 2014 46,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

.......Thanx 4visiting us......

N/s rear wheel damaged (see inner-side)

Rear silencer has rotted

Pass 3 May 2013 37,549 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,093 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 Apr 2012 24,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YXM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YXM, 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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LS09 YXM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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