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NL09 LVY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,538 mi
Last recorded76,538 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 LVY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 74,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,250 miles

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

clutch pedal insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper fixing plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper fixing plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 60,131 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 53,381 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,381 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting fractured rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 51,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 51,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 47,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 45,330 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Center to backbox clap (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre start to split on edges

Fail 28 May 2016 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre start to split on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre walls slightly deteriorated

damp around nearside front inner cv boot

front exhaust support damaged

offside handbrake outer sleeves damaged

rear exhaust clamp and silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,407 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre walls slightly deteriorated

damp around nearside front inner cv boot

offside handbrake outer sleeves damaged

rear exhaust clamp and silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,250 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,586 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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NL09 LVY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL09 LVY, 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 NL09 LVY registered?

NL09 LVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is NL09 LVY safe to buy?

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