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SL09 LFU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,549 mi
Last recorded60,549 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,549 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,427 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 59,427 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil in engine and condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working frozen or pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread grooves 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,846 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,897 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,404 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 52,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 51,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,315 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,271 miles

EXHAUST JOINING CLAMP FRONT SECTION AND REAR SECTION CORRODED OFF

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,548 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R,O/S/R Tyres outer sidewalls cracked

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

O/S/R , N/S/R Handbrake cables outer covers split

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

Rear Exhaust Outer skin split and corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R,O/S/R Tyres outer sidewalls cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/R , N/S/R Handbrake cables outer covers split

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Outer skin split and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,836 miles

Both strut top caps corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,837 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 15,836 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)

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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SL09 LFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL09 LFU, 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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SL09 LFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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