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MK09 LSO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,858 mi
Last recorded90,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 LSO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 90,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leaking from brake drum area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges Just Legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake cables frayed

Pass 23 May 2025 78,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 60,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 56,612 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,859 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))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 53,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 52,026 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 52,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 49,929 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 47,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,331 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on the outer side wall

Fail 30 May 2017 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on the outer side wall

Pass 31 May 2016 43,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,064 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,064 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,318 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 LSO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSO, 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 MK09 LSO registered?

MK09 LSO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is MK09 LSO safe to buy?

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