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LT09 SCV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,209 mi
Last recorded66,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 SCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,209 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 66,209 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 54,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

coolant level very low

Fail 4 May 2017 54,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

coolant level very low

Pass 12 May 2016 48,515 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 48,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,860 miles

gear box leak

both sills damaged

front day running lamps inoperative

nearside front tyre cuts to sidewall

Fail 19 May 2015 41,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills damaged

front day running lamps inoperative

front discs surface corrosion

gear box leak

nearside front tyre cuts to sidewall

Pass 20 May 2014 35,953 miles

rear wiper blade does not clear the screen very well

Fail 20 May 2014 35,953 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade does not clear the screen very well

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,653 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,986 miles

rear exhaust silencer 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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LT09 SCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LT09 SCV, 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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LT09 SCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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