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LT09 WEW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WEW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,572 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,393 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,700 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE INSIDE COIL SPRING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,697 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE INSIDE COIL SPRING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 85,381 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION FRONT TO REAR

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 85,375 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION FRONT TO REAR

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 61,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2019 61,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2018 56,451 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system and rear "U" clamp missing.

Drag on offside rear brakes.

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

Nearside drive shaft, oil film on inner joint.

Fail 26 May 2018 56,451 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system and rear "U" clamp missing.

Drag on offside rear brakes.

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

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

Nearside drive shaft, oil film on inner joint.

Pass 27 May 2017 47,742 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing or insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,587 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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LT09 WEW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT09 WEW, 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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LT09 WEW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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