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FY09 WTD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 WTD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026
Pass 14 Feb 2025

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,040 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,040 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,729 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken

exhaust system corroded

running lights inop

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,150 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre right on edge of tread and sidewall ()

running lights inop

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wont repair ()

exhaust flexi is deteriorated an back box is corroded

running lights inop

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wont repair ()

exhaust flexi is deteriorated an back box is corroded

running lights inop

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,549 miles

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

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,673 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 63,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,586 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 61,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 58,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,587 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,447 miles

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

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)

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

battery leaking

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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FY09 WTD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY09 WTD, 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 FY09 WTD registered?

FY09 WTD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is FY09 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 WTD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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