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GU09 LVC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 LVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2021 75,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,520 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 64,520 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,197 miles

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2019 61,196 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing from join (8.2.1.2 (d))

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,808 miles

exhaust deteriorating

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,281 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GU09 LVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GU09 LVC, 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 GU09 LVC registered?

GU09 LVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is GU09 LVC safe to buy?

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