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GV09 LWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,975 mi
Last recorded68,975 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 68,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2025 66,050 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 66,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 60,739 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable split (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail shock top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,782 miles

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

Rear box outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 50,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,968 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2020 48,968 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 46,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,733 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded and holed. secure and no leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,564 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,902 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 9,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,956 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,301 miles

one segment of five of high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,604 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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GV09 LWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 GV09 LWJ, 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 GV09 LWJ registered?

GV09 LWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is GV09 LWJ safe to buy?

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