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LT09 GXW

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 GXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,656 miles

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

front exhaust mounting could be better

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,655 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front exhaust mounting could be better

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 99,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,630 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,630 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,653 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,989 miles

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

Offside Front Door handle broken but Can be opened from outside vehicle

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 91,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Door handle broken but Can be opened from outside vehicle

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer case heavily corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,593 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear wheels slightly distorted

n/s/f wheel badly distorted but not considered to be excessive

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 56,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f wishbone lower ball joint rubber boot just started to perish.

rear exhust box started to perish slightly(outer skin).

Pass 29 May 2013 56,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f wishbone lower ball joint rubber boot just started to perish.

rear exhust box started to perish slightly(outer skin).

Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,357 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,780 miles

discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 28 Feb 2012 48,780 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

play in n/s/f top mount

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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LT09 GXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LT09 GXW, 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 LT09 GXW registered?

LT09 GXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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