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FY09 WVR

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,291 mi
Last recorded115,291 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 WVR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 115,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 115,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 113,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,138 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,587 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joining to back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,040 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear exhaust blowing at joint

Fail 30 Mar 2021 102,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust blowing at joint

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,500 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 75,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the rear exhaust box is corroded on its outer layer

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,606 miles

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,404 miles

exhaust backbox detiorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust backbox detiorated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,415 miles

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

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

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 WVR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 FY09 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

FY09 WVR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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