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LV09 ZPE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 ZPE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,148 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft seal/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin come away

offside rear bump stop broken off inside spring

Fail 4 Aug 2026 90,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft seal/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin come away

offside rear bump stop broken off inside spring

Pass 15 Jul 2025 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 83,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,508 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 76,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,095 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,712 miles

surface corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Jul 2020 68,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,769 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 52,769 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,079 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 46,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe mount is split

Fail 13 Aug 2015 40,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe mount is split

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZPE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

LV09 ZPE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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