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LV09 FRL

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 FRL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,331 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,495 miles

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

n/s/f shock has mist of oil

n/s/r shock absorber bush has slight play

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,606 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 95,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 92,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,527 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 81,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,154 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,464 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn devoid of tread/smooth on inner shoulders

Offside clutch master cylinder only loosely retained (using cable-tie) to support bracket under bonnet but fluid level easily observed

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious signs of gas loss at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre is starting to worn off from inside

the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 39,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,574 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 FRL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

LV09 FRL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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