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FL09 KWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 KWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,441 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,441 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,042 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST SECTION BROKEN

NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 79,042 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 / 55 VR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST SECTION BROKEN

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 75,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,717 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 72,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 64,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,251 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

winter tyres fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,736 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,701 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 38,701 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,404 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 28,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FL09 KWJ 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 66.7%.

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 FL09 KWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL09 KWJ registered?

FL09 KWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FL09 KWJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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