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RO09 LUW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 LUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,898 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2018 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,098 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 41,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,309 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,730 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2014 31,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped on inner surface

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped on inner surface

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 18,021 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO09 LUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO09 LUW, 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 RO09 LUW registered?

RO09 LUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is RO09 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 LUW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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