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ML09 WRN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,337 mi
Last recorded97,337 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 WRN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Dec 2024 94,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,401 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 92,401 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,652 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush/top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush/top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,854 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 71,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,602 miles

clutch pedal loose

Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,601 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexi pipe and system badly deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal loose

no airbox fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2018 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,564 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 53,564 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,957 miles

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

door warning light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,309 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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ML09 WRN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 ML09 WRN, 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 ML09 WRN registered?

ML09 WRN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is ML09 WRN safe to buy?

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