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OE09 LPN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 LPN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 133,342 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake cables in poor condition and not fully secure

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 17 Feb 2026 133,326 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake cables in poor condition and not fully secure

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2025 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f driving light not working

rear bump stops insecure

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Fail 20 Feb 2024 124,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight lift in front strut top mounts

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f driving light not working

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,100 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Feb 2023 113,054 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (flexey). early attention required. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel.

n/s hand brake cable housing snapped cable is secure.

n/s/r & o/s/r coil spring housings corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,761 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded. early attention may be required.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,270 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 78,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear handbrake and brake hose support bracket fractured

Pass 26 May 2013 63,951 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2013 63,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2012 47,866 miles

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

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

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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OE09 LPN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE09 LPN, 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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OE09 LPN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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