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LM09 GWP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,985 mi
Last recorded62,985 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 62,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,012 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle/ spring seating cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 62,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle/ spring seating cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,882 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 60,604 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Round spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Round spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer skin "peeling"

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 55,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,211 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear exhaust corroded and outer skin come away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive near side inner gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise day time running light inop near side front

advise passenger seat back does not release

Fail 6 Oct 2022 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush come de splaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads below 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear exhaust corroded and outer skin come away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near side inner gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise day time running light inop near side front

advise passenger seat back does not release

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,830 miles

Coil spring corroded all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer passenger sill dented

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 49,830 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer passenger sill dented

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,377 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,006 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shocker top mount slight play

nearside handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

Fail 26 Sep 2019 41,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shocker top mount slight play

nearside handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 12 Oct 2018 37,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,650 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 30,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,766 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 GWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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