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PE09 LCP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 LCP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 101,951 miles

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

Front axle rusty

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,944 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 86,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,825 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,820 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,479 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,872 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 64,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 48,864 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 48,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,738 miles

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

engine oil level low

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight deterioration both front inner suspension arm bushes

slight wear front tyre edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 29,738 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil level low

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight deterioration both front inner suspension arm bushes

slight wear front tyre edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,278 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 24,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,537 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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PE09 LCP 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 66.7%.

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 PE09 LCP, 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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PE09 LCP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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