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GK09 WMW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 WMW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,929 miles

Both front flexi brake hose retaining clips missing

Excessive movement @ clutch pedal assembly

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s front top strut mount fitment

Noise from n/s rear suspension

O/s handbrake cable mounting insecure

Oil level

Poor image n/s headlight

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 106,929 miles

Both front flexi brake hose retaining clips missing

Excessive movement @ clutch pedal assembly

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s front top strut mount fitment

Noise from n/s rear suspension

O/s handbrake cable mounting insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil level

Poor image n/s headlight

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 102,670 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,228 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 97,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,034 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 91,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 85,895 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Aux belt damaged

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,059 miles

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

slight movement nearside front strut mount

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,687 miles

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

Rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,065 miles

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,065 miles

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

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,299 miles

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,808 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

passenger airbag has been switched off

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,542 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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GK09 WMW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK09 WMW, 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 GK09 WMW registered?

GK09 WMW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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