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LV09 ZNX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 72,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,982 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 12 Nov 2024 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Housing above gearbox ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Noise from gearbox/clutch area

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 66,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Housing above gearbox ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Noise from gearbox/clutch area

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine coolant level low

Offside front tyre valve perished

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 58,578 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust system insecure and leaking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 52,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 52,879 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front wiper blades worn and split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,870 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 49,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 47,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,362 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 ZNX 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 ZNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV09 ZNX registered?

LV09 ZNX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is LV09 ZNX safe to buy?

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