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LT09 WGW

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WGW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition tailbox corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,181 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,267 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 66,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 153,382 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 149,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 129,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,695 miles

O/S/R Hand brake cable {outer} deterioated

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 WGW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

LT09 WGW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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