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MA09 WTX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,941 mi
Last recorded132,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 WTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,941 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 132,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,472 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,468 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer insecure Back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 128,217 miles

Both sides front inner wing sections within wheelarches have corrosion starting in a structural area. This channel was filled with debris and dirt making a full inspection difficult. Advise clean and monitor.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Collision damage nearside rear corner. Lamp unit incomplete, but all functions are good, and no sharp edges.

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system is heavily deteriorated with missing and broken mountings, and no clamps in place to hold sections together. However, it is deemed secure and gas tight for this inspection. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 128,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks all around tread, and at tread/sidewall joint. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks all around tread, and at tread/sidewall joint. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front inner wing sections within wheelarches have corrosion starting in a structural area. This channel was filled with debris and dirt making a full inspection difficult. Advise clean and monitor.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Collision damage nearside rear corner. Lamp unit incomplete, but all functions are good, and no sharp edges.

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system is heavily deteriorated with missing and broken mountings, and no clamps in place to hold sections together. However, it is deemed secure and gas tight for this inspection. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 109,605 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 109,524 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective catching each other (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 102,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,902 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 96,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,890 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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)

Offside strut top bearing sticking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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)

Offside strut top bearing sticking

Pass 1 May 2015 84,180 miles

off side suspension rough when rotated (stut top bearing)

Fail 1 May 2015 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side suspension rough when rotated (stut top bearing)

Pass 1 May 2014 73,296 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 63,526 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,525 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 52,185 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,185 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MA09 WTX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MA09 WTX, 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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MA09 WTX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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