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LT09 WKM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,199 miles

Parking brake effort poor nearside (travel on max limits)

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

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Fail 12 Jan 2026

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,719 miles

Both front (inner) C.V Boots damp

Exhaust system corrosive

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

Nearside rear Bump stop missing

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

daytime running light

front pads getting low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,674 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter damp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,616 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2020 69,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has light misting off oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust rear box heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,261 miles

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front tyre 3.3mm low on edge

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 WKM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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