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LO09 WVU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,014 mi
Last recorded64,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 WVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal loose, weld/pedal broken

Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,486 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2021 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2020 62,501 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,848 miles

Front front flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,236 miles

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

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

exhaust back box has corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 53,046 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)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 53,045 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded, outer skin poor cond

Front exhaust flexible braiding has come away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush starting to separate (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Lower section (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight oil leak from corroded engine oil filter

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,532 miles

slight oil leak from corroded engine oil filter

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,178 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,814 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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LO09 WVU 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 LO09 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO09 WVU registered?

LO09 WVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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