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S28 LGW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 LGW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 94,517 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel. An inspection and adjustment is advised.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate under the bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate under the bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 91,969 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 82,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,462 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,028 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2017 62,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,216 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front pads getting low.

Front tyre at n/s worn on outer edge will soon need changing.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Handbrake cable insecure at n/s.

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Rear flexi brake hose insecure at n/s.

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking on outer wall.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 49,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front pads getting low.

Front tyre at n/s worn on outer edge will soon need changing.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Handbrake cable insecure at n/s.

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Rear flexi brake hose insecure at n/s.

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking on outer wall.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,015 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,674 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 27,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,156 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

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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S28 LGW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 S28 LGW, 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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S28 LGW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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