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WR09 LGU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 33,680 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 33,680 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,868 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 26,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 26,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,052 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 20,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,552 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 17,551 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,007 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 LGU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

WR09 LGU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is WR09 LGU safe to buy?

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