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LV09 WXU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 WXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 117,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 117,042 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 106,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 23 May 2025 106,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 21 May 2024 96,669 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 96,669 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 89,888 miles

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

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc front & rear suspension components

front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

sump corroding

Fail 10 May 2023 89,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated & blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low & perished

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre perished & cracking close to excess at trad base, outer edge

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc front & rear suspension components

front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

sump corroding

Pass 27 May 2022 88,723 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 88,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 57,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,023 miles

nsf tyre deep cracks outer edge and 3mm tread depth

nsf tyre worn more inner edge

nsr tyre cracks and 3mm tread depth

osr tyre cracks roadface

radiator leaking antifreeze, osf lower corner

Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre deep cracks outer edge and 3mm tread depth

nsf tyre worn more inner edge

nsr tyre cracks and 3mm tread depth

osr tyre cracks roadface

radiator leaking antifreeze, osf lower corner

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,011 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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LV09 WXU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV09 WXU, 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 LV09 WXU registered?

LV09 WXU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 July 2009.

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