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LV09 ZNM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,280 mi
Last recorded78,280 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 78,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,614 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,809 miles

Rear beam axle corroded

Drivers door handle deteriorated but still opens from outside

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,674 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable supporting bracket corroded away (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated supporting bracket corroded away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable supporting bracket corroded away (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Supporting bracket corroded away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,897 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,890 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 ZNM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

LV09 ZNM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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