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SL09 LGD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,305 mi
Last recorded69,305 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LGD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 69,305 miles

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,054 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2024 68,051 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 65,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,859 miles

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 60,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,409 miles

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

exhaust front clamp broken

Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front clamp broken

Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,465 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken and sleeve clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front both top shock mounts corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 55,021 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 54,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,159 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ***outer door handle*** (6.2.B.2)

Front exhaust support bracket broken/corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)

ns/os front shock absorber upper fixings corroding[water traps]

Fail 13 Dec 2017 54,159 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ***outer door handle*** (6.2.B.2)

Front exhaust support bracket broken/corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0015 fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0024 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)

ns/os front shock absorber upper fixings corroding[water traps]

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,012 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,678 miles

both rear top shock rubbers perrishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 LGD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGD, 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 SL09 LGD registered?

SL09 LGD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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