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LM09 FWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 FWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,366 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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,106 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 75,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,629 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 70,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 65,487 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 48,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,291 miles

Nearside Front N/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,294 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 29,294 miles

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

Nearside 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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LM09 FWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM09 FWU, 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 LM09 FWU registered?

LM09 FWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is LM09 FWU safe to buy?

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