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LV09 RZJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 89,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside body panels damaged

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear quarter damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front quarter damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear quarter damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front quarter damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,535 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 63,002 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2020 63,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Jan 2019 51,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 51,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,779 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 23,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 17,865 miles

minor corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2015 17,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

minor corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,457 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 RZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 LV09 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

LV09 RZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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