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LV09 AKU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 AKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 121,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine sump pan corroded and flaking

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,298 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,892 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut mount has slight play

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear light clusters condensated

front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

slight lift in o/s/f top mounting

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear light clusters condensated

front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

slight lift in o/s/f top mounting

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,197 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,816 miles

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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LV09 AKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV09 AKU, 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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LV09 AKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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