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LV09 TXS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,897 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake free travel

Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 76,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,049 miles

Boot space full obscuring VIN plate & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2015 y o m & close too limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2017 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2016 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring testable components

Fail 6 Jan 2023 67,045 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Boot space full obscuring VIN plate & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2015 y o m & close too limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2017 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2016 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring testable components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,390 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has minor age cracks

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,311 miles

N/S/R tyre tread and sidewall perished

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,219 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,787 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 TXS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

LV09 TXS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is LV09 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 TXS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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