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LX09 ODJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 ODJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 65,229 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 65,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,780 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 59,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2024 56,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,427 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 53,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,823 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on the minimum legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 46,591 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure axle bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,142 miles

Nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front Exterior door handle insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front Exterior door handle insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,012 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,634 miles

n/s front brake disc lightly corroded & pitted??

o/s front brake disc lightly corroded & pitted??

rear exhaust box corroded in poor condition??

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,420 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 ODJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LX09 ODJ, 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 LX09 ODJ registered?

LX09 ODJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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