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W18 SHW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 SHW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 69,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 65,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 62,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,609 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 43,082 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2017 43,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,673 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,846 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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W18 SHW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W18 SHW, 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 W18 SHW registered?

W18 SHW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is W18 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 SHW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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