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LM09 GUW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,423 mi
Last recorded106,423 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,423 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2025 104,522 miles

Handbrake close to end of minimum reserve travel

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,422 miles

Clutch biting point high

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust flexi poor

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play inner rack ends/tie rods

Surface corrosion - exhaust , rear suspension and hub components, coil springs, shock absorbers

Vehicle hunting on idle

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,279 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure Has been tied to the rear trailing arm bush (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort very low - due to cable misalignment/damage (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexi brake pipe and abs wire holding bracket - half of bracket missing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexi brake pipe and abs wire holding bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust flexi poor

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Clutch biting point high

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play inner rack ends/tie rods

Surface corrosion - exhaust , rear suspension and hub components, coil springs, shock absorbers

Vehicle hunting on idle

Pass 29 May 2019 62,453 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,173 miles

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge and has sidewall damage

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight damage nearside front wing/bumper

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2017 47,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge and has sidewall damage

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight damage nearside front wing/bumper

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2016 41,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,478 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 GUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

LM09 GUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LM09 GUW safe to buy?

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