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WR09 LJU

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019
Pass 19 May 2018 72,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil level appears to be above maximum

Fail 17 May 2018 72,112 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Mount/bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil level appears to be above maximum

Pass 4 May 2017 68,964 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside front strut top assembly stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,318 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating and rear clamp missing

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 28 Mar 2015 60,888 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch heavy

engine light on

nearside drive shaft oil seal damp

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,888 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch heavy

engine light on

nearside drive shaft oil seal damp

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,345 miles

front tyres at 3.0mm and wearing inner edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres at 3.0mm

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,042 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 LJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJU, 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 WR09 LJU registered?

WR09 LJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is WR09 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 LJU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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