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WR09 LCP

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LCP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026

n/s rear shock top bush worn

Fail 1 Apr 2026

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

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box lose almost coming off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in very poor condition

n/s rear shock top bush worn

the car battery is dead

the front discs so rusted the brake pedal pumps

Pass 3 May 2024 68,345 miles

Nearside Rear damper weak

Offside Front driving lamp not working

Offside Front top suspension mount/bush/bearing has play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrules has corrosion

rear sub frame has corrosion

Fail 2 May 2024 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear damper weak

Offside Front driving lamp not working

Offside Front top suspension mount/bush/bearing has play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrules has corrosion

rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,033 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 62,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 52,950 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls cords not visible

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,840 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,967 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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WR09 LCP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR09 LCP, 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 WR09 LCP registered?

WR09 LCP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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