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MA09 LFE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 127,090 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 123,632 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF/NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 120,339 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF/NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF/NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,998 miles

(ALL) coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible front of system - further investigation required (6.1.2 (a))

Radiator has signs of seepage

Fail 7 Mar 2022 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliper retaining pin has a locking device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible front of system - further investigation required (6.1.2 (a))

Radiator has signs of seepage

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 110,490 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle snapped off outer (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (c))

Engine misfire

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition/worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,150 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated and split around inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition/worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper mounting (viewed in engine compartment) corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,479 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached upper mounting (viewed in engine compartment) excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper mounting (viewed in engine compartment) corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

passenger outer door handle broken but working

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated excessive wear between caliper and carrier (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

passenger outer door handle broken but working

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) bonding deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) bonding deteriorated

rattle from nearside front brake caliper/carrier pivot

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,016 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,987 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 LFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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