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SL09 LGJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,538 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount very corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 71,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension top mount very corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 62,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread visible inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal loose

Fail 28 May 2025 62,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread visible inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal loose

Pass 30 May 2024 57,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,653 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 50,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 40,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 33,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,100 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 32,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,543 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Apr 2018 29,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,147 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,596 miles

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

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

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

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