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LT09 WJE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,512 mi
Last recorded99,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and coil spring holders (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 99,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and coil spring holders (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,947 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive inner cv seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear chassis legs corroded around drain off holes[marked with yellow chalk] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock absorber mounts and coil spring cup holders (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,634 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated and noisy in brake tester

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

Rear rear axle and spring cup holders corroded but not seriously weakened

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

parking brake efficiency just met [low reading from nearside]

Fail 12 Jun 2024 88,574 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated and noisy in brake tester

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

Rear rear axle and spring cup holders corroded but not seriously weakened

engine sump corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage and centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable [low reading on brake test]

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside parking brake mounts corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 75,324 miles

Exhaust weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 75,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 68,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,765 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 62,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 54,705 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded poor condition

Fail 14 May 2018 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,566 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 25 May 2016 39,088 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 39,068 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,004 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 4 Mar 2013 18,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,046 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)

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 WJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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