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LX09 HSE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,851 mi
Last recorded106,851 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 HSE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 106,851 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rectification strongly recommended. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 8 Apr 2024 98,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rectification strongly recommended. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer peeling

Fail 4 Apr 2023 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer peeling

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,798 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 77,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,541 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,949 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 29,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 23,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,534 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 11,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 11,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,140 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 3,004 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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LX09 HSE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX09 HSE, 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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LX09 HSE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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