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ML09 WRV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 78,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,642 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 71,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 64,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear / free play

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2022 58,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear / free play

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 49,042 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,131 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,643 miles

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

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

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

Unable to open boot with handle, but can open with key.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,499 miles

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,984 miles

Exhaust system very rusty, Rear exhaust box outer skin damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 32,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust system very rusty, Rear exhaust box outer skin damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,050 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded and worn

The rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,272 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking.NO cord showing.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 22,581 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers catch each other

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,042 miles

wipers catch each other

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 WRV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WRV, 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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ML09 WRV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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