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LT09 UHB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 UHB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 116,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 105,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 94,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,422 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,392 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,392 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,890 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,974 miles

both rear tyres cracking through tread

Fail 1 Aug 2017 55,974 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking through tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,027 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,095 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,095 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,071 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,071 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 UHB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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