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GV09 LWK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,043 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 79,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket corroded insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side more so (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,329 miles

Nearside Rear axle hand brake bracket corroded broken

Rear exhaust silencer shows corrosion outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,142 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 57,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,356 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2019 38,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,612 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,440 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,988 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jul 2014 21,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 16,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,949 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 LWK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWK, 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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GV09 LWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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