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LV09 FRD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 FRD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,611 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 85,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,504 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2024 83,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 76,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,725 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 38,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,446 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 12,446 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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LV09 FRD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FRD, 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 LV09 FRD registered?

LV09 FRD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is LV09 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 FRD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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