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LO09 WHM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 WHM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,948 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 108,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 108,864 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 8 Mar 2024 93,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 84,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,596 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,763 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit due to wear on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 22,735 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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LO09 WHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LO09 WHM, 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 LO09 WHM registered?

LO09 WHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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