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LX09 XNJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,808 mi
Last recorded116,808 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,857 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle/spring cups have slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,822 miles

front tyres low

Fail 8 Oct 2021 83,764 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres low

Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,189 miles

offside front daytime running light not working.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

generic warning lamp illuminated.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

off side front day time running lamp inoperative.

off side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,830 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 28 Sep 2017 53,830 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 12 Oct 2016 38,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 22,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,209 miles

Rear exhaust silencer excess corrosion (skins peeling away)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XNJ, 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 LX09 XNJ registered?

LX09 XNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is LX09 XNJ safe to buy?

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