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MK09 LOH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 LOH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,616 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,116 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,112 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 101,924 miles

gears stiff to operate

Fail 10 Oct 2023 101,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

gears stiff to operate

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,916 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 99,914 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 99,880 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification inappropriately repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,613 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

boot floor corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2021 98,613 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,643 miles

Rear underside of vehicle corroded not considered excessive

Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded not considered excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,887 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

daytime running lamps not working

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

daytime running lamps not working

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,551 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,746 miles

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cover (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cover (3.5.1b)

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,359 miles

both handbrake cable outers split

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in the front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,710 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded around the edges

noise from steering rack

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,710 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded around the edges

handbrake cable outers split

noise from steering rack

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,306 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

backbox outerskin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,443 miles

front tyres 2-4mm 185/55 15

o/s/r shock absorber top bush slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,693 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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MK09 LOH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK09 LOH, 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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MK09 LOH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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