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LS09 FFW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,742 mi
Last recorded108,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 FFW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 108,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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 28 May 2024 96,894 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged mounting area (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside & nearside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/ axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 86,611 miles

All road tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing low inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 86,611 miles

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

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

All road tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing low inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,006 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy also rattle (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 72,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven application with offside front lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIZE: 175/65R14T DOT code: 0809 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin (large section missing) but has no obvious signs of gas loss from second skin at time of test

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some hub components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,782 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 50,780 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven poor operation, 50% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,844 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust silence

Offside Rear Slight cracking on tyre tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 44,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,664 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LS09 FFW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS09 FFW, 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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LS09 FFW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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