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LY09 HRK

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,772 mi
Last recorded104,772 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 HRK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,772 miles

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

Front day time running lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,057 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside (Outer Sill)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside (Outer Sill)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Starting To Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

exhaust corroded and weak in places

exhaust front flexi part in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2023 97,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

exhaust corroded and weak in places

exhaust front flexi part in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,645 miles

Exhaust pipe front flexi section deteriorating and has a minor leak

Offside Day Running Light is not working

Offside front fog light is not working

Offside rear tyre tread is low

Fail 28 Apr 2021 86,642 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust pipe front flexi section deteriorating and has a minor leak

Offside Day Running Light is not working

Offside front fog light is not working

Offside rear tyre tread is low

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,114 miles

Exhaust clamp missing on joint between center and rear sections

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriated

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge and has damage to the outer sidewall 195/45R16 84V Rapid (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,114 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust clamp missing on joint between center and rear sections

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriated

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge and has damage to the outer sidewall 195/45R16 84V Rapid (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,628 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 59,628 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,923 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 47,922 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting has broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,848 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 HRK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY09 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

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

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