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LT09 SFJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,190 mi
Last recorded73,190 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,190 miles

play in steering rack

play in top mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,773 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 68,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 62,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,051 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rust to rear axle beam

Fail 13 Feb 2020 44,172 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rust to rear axle beam

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,329 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 44,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 41,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 36,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 32,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,415 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 20,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 18,283 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 LT09 SFJ, 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 LT09 SFJ registered?

LT09 SFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is LT09 SFJ safe to buy?

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