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MA09 LFB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 LFB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 95,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,141 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 90,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn also gaitor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened burnt and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,191 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,191 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated with brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,828 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

clutch noisy

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,827 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

clutch noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,493 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge & feathered advise new tyre (4.1.E.1)

silencer casing corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,063 miles

Rear back box corroded

oil sump leaking

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear section of exhaust corroded (back box)

Slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,646 miles

Oil leak

sump badly corroded recommend replacement

Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,646 miles

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

Oil leak

sump badly corroded recommend replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,772 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,032 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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MA09 LFB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LFB, 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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MA09 LFB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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