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LO09 WVY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,724 mi
Last recorded179,724 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 179,724 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 179,702 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 172,290 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 172,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 164,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 164,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 156,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 148,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2019 148,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,512 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded, outer casing adrift

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Fail 31 Jul 2017 117,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre tread low and worn inner edge

rear silencer corroded, outer casing adrift

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,451 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2016 97,450 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,401 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013
Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,754 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 33,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 WVY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LO09 WVY, 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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LO09 WVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 August 2009.

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