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SH09 LYD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 LYD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,039 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 113,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 113,271 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,644 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 109,641 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 105,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 105,492 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake cable routed incorrectly and fouling flexy brake hose (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake cable routed incorrectly and fouling flexy brake hose (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 99,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 93,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017 83,904 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,391 miles

Offside Front swivel rubber starting to split

exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 2 May 2015 45,915 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

nearside front tyre heavily worn at inner edge to secondary rubber

offside front tyre heavily worn at inner edge to secondary rubber

Pass 1 May 2014 32,008 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 32,008 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,198 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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SH09 LYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SH09 LYD, 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 SH09 LYD registered?

SH09 LYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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