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LY09 EBF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 EBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,933 miles

Nearside Front --day light running lamp inop

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

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

Rear -exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened -twist beam coil mount cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,633 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 41,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,521 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,251 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 32,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,409 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,830 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,342 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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LY09 EBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY09 EBF, 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 LY09 EBF registered?

LY09 EBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 EBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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