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ML09 WTV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,294 mi
Last recorded53,294 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,294 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 53,294 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 42,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,814 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,530 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,688 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn slightly to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust system casing corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn slightly to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust system casing corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,921 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box deteriotated & corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,845 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 15,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 11,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,684 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 WTV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

ML09 WTV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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