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LV09 XBU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,707 mi
Last recorded92,707 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 92,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side . (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 92,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side . (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,184 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both front shocks! (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 78,592 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension corroded (including coil springs)

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 62,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 51,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 51,703 miles

Offside Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 47,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine rad slightly leaking

front pads low and discs corroded

minor corrosion on underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 43,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,164 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2017 38,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,391 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 18,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,301 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 XBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

LV09 XBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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