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OW09 LCA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW09 LCA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,544 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 94,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,112 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 84,112 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,999 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 74,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,551 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 64,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 56,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 48,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,987 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,445 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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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OW09 LCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OW09 LCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW09 LCA registered?

OW09 LCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is OW09 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW09 LCA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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