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LT09 WGD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,066 mi
Last recorded55,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WGD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,066 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 55,061 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,629 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 54,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,263 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,451 miles

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

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

o/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,452 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,207 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,839 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front wiper blades not tested due to the front washers not working....Wipers need checking when car comes back for a re test

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 28,906 miles

Both Rear Handbrake Mounting Brackets Broken

Clutch Pedal Broken - Excessive Side To Side Play

Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both Rear Handbrake Mounting Brackets Broken

Clutch Pedal Broken - Excessive Side To Side Play

Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 21,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,396 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 16,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WGD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

LT09 WGD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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