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NL09 LWA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 LWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,960 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 98,117 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 97,803 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 86,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,794 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s rear (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s rear (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,279 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,208 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,057 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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NL09 LWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NL09 LWA, 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 NL09 LWA registered?

NL09 LWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is NL09 LWA safe to buy?

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