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LR09 JWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,810 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 76,808 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,356 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 68,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,899 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 53,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre close to excessively perished

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,518 miles

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 22 Sep 2020 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (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 10 Sep 2019 43,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 43,265 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting has movement

Nearside Rear tyre perished in outer sidewall

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

Offside wiper blade split at tips

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,994 miles

Offside wiper blade split at both ends

Fail 27 Mar 2018 35,993 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,625 miles

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,973 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 23,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,589 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR09 JWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LR09 JWU, 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 LR09 JWU registered?

LR09 JWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is LR09 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 JWU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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