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LV09 ZNL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 ZNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,198 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 104,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,880 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 98,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,064 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe gauze joint worn/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner and outer edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported retaining bracket to the pipe and brake hose broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure bulb holder corroded (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure bulb holder corroded (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (engine oil level on minimum at time of test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe gauze joint worn/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner and outer edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported retaining bracket to the pipe and brake hose broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 239 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure bulb holder corroded (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 239 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure bulb holder corroded (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (engine oil level on minimum at time of test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine sump area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer metal case rusty/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine sump area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer metal case rusty/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,195 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,584 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,867 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm and tyre is perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,730 miles

back box deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,882 miles

back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,803 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 10,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,900 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 ZNL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZNL, 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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LV09 ZNL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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