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LM09 FWZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,057 mi
Last recorded132,057 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 FWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,057 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 132,041 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,708 miles

rear axle corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2023 124,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded.

rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp missing.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 120,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded.

rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp missing.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,068 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 110,065 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2019 97,612 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 97,612 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 90,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 64,986 miles

back box poor

Pass 15 May 2015 51,872 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2015 51,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,193 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,211 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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LM09 FWZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 LM09 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

LM09 FWZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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