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LV09 TXR

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 TXR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 105,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,538 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,263 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,sump

Fail 23 Feb 2023 96,262 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion rear axle,sump

Pass 5 Mar 2022 91,673 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 91,673 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,689 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front,flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded,centre and rear sections

Fail 10 Apr 2021 81,689 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front,flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded,centre and rear sections

Pass 5 May 2020 79,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

nearside parking brake weak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose and hand brake cable sercuring braket in poor condition

both rear rubber bump stops in poor condition

front metal brake discs rusty on inner face

rear wiper blade rubber worn out

Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose and hand brake cable sercuring braket in poor condition

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear rubber bump stops in poor condition

front metal brake discs rusty on inner face

rear wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to have leaked its oil (2.7.3)

engine pulley noise

exhaust deteriated

Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to have leaked its oil (2.7.3)

engine pulley noise

exhaust deteriated

starter motor failing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken -corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,847 miles

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,536 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box rusty & deteriated clamp missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,112 miles

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

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

rear box deteriorated

windscreen repair to lower part of zone a

Fail 4 Apr 2014 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear box deteriorated

windscreen repair to lower part of zone a

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shock absorbers top bushes split

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

LV09 TXR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is LV09 TXR safe to buy?

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