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LV09 TXU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 TXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 57,988 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,163 miles

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers door outer handle damaged

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,791 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Unable to tilt drivers seat

Fail 9 Jul 2024 55,791 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Unable to tilt drivers seat

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,381 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat, unable to tilt forward

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 54,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat, unable to tilt forward

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,236 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to tilt drivers seat

Fail 8 Jul 2021 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to tilt drivers seat

Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,544 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 31,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge - Outside of MOT measurable area.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,523 miles

front wiper blades split but clearing screen okay

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,817 miles

Offside wiper smears slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 TXU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

LV09 TXU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is LV09 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 TXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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