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FY09 WTL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 WTL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 117,076 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 177,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle failed emissions(possible back holed causing fault) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box holed at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 171,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 163,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 158,271 miles

Rear AXEL RUSTY ON SPRING CUPS

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 155,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,185 miles

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 Sep 2020 152,184 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Sep 2019 145,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 132,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 132,209 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,326 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,978 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,385 miles

Both front tyres running of on inner edge and close to change marks 185/55/15 V

Both sides handbrake cables outer skin split and corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,703 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,703 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,807 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,024 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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FY09 WTL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WTL, 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 FY09 WTL registered?

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

Is FY09 WTL safe to buy?

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