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LT09 SDO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,596 mi
Last recorded61,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 SDO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 61,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,090 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,554 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 60,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished cords shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2022 59,034 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . tread low [ 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

clutch pedal squeak

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,712 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,376 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2019 55,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2018 49,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,683 miles

rear section exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,514 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,644 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 24,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,542 miles

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

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 SDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDO, 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 LT09 SDO registered?

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

Is LT09 SDO safe to buy?

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