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GU09 LWR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,211 mi
Last recorded98,211 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,211 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slight play in bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,208 miles

Front Macpherson strut likely to fail both top mounts very noisey (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very rusty and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,124 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,319 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise light corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise light corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,274 miles

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 LWR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

GU09 LWR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is GU09 LWR safe to buy?

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