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RO09 WFU

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 WFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 105,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,150 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2016 40,832 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 35,216 miles

DPF regen light on

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 28,822 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 23,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades worn/split

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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RO09 WFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO09 WFU, 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 RO09 WFU registered?

RO09 WFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 WFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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