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MA09 LDZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,721 mi
Last recorded86,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 LDZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,721 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 86,720 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,805 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 77,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 70,936 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

timing belt history ?

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2022 63,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre feathering on inner edge and tear in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,185 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,185 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bractket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,979 miles

front redg plate deteriorated

rear shocker rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,464 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,802 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,049 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 37,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

drivers door handle broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,443 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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MA09 LDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA09 LDZ, 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 MA09 LDZ registered?

MA09 LDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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