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ML09 WTP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 WTP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 96,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,466 miles

Nearside WASHER JET WEAK

Pass 26 Sep 2022
Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,599 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 91,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,198 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 90,198 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 79,026 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 May 2016 79,022 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 May 2015 71,851 miles

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorating and clamp missing but not blowing

Fail 28 May 2015 71,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorating and clamp missing but not blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,369 miles

Front braking efficiency is within MOT limits but will need discs replacing very soon

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,837 miles

Front braking efficiency is within MOT limits but discs are corroding and may need replacing soon

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front braking efficiency is within MOT limits but discs are corroding and may need replacing soon

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,507 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 WTP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML09 WTP, 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 WTP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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