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DY09 WCP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,181 mi
Last recorded139,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 WCP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,181 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop insecure

rear axle beam rusty/corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 139,172 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop insecure

rear axle beam rusty/corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,450 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 121,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 113,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,467 miles

drivers door handle insecure/but door open and close correctly

Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

glow plug light on

offside outer door handle insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both front suspension top mountings

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Fail 21 Oct 2016 96,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both front suspension top mountings

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,202 miles

exhaust rear clamp missing system not blowing

glow pug light indicating a fault on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,459 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,198 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 62,198 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,700 miles

Left hand wiper blade starting to split

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Left hand wiper blade starting to split

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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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DY09 WCP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY09 WCP, 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 DY09 WCP registered?

DY09 WCP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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