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LV09 DGX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,146 mi
Last recorded81,146 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 DGX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,146 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 80,576 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,130 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 63,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 56,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,464 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 43,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both daytime running lights not working

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,452 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 42,452 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,403 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 34,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,842 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,039 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 20,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 15,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,551 miles

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

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 DGX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DGX, 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 LV09 DGX registered?

LV09 DGX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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