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NG09 WGA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 WGA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 81,012 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

this should not be driven

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,342 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2022 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 67,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 28 Apr 2021 67,977 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure FRONT PIPE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 20 May 2020 60,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 20 May 2020 60,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 57,984 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 16 May 2019 57,984 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 u clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 50,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,278 miles

exhaust back box slightly detertiated

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,746 miles

rear wiper split

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,837 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 29,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,056 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 20,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,143 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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NG09 WGA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NG09 WGA, 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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NG09 WGA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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