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RO09 WGD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 WGD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2019 87,657 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R lower side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 84,498 miles

Knocking noise from steering colum/uj

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre starting to split and perish

Offside rear tyre heavily split and perished

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

Fail 15 May 2018 84,498 miles

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

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

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

Knocking noise from steering colum/uj

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre starting to split and perish

Offside rear tyre heavily split and perished

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

Pass 16 May 2017 78,810 miles

Play in both front top strut mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition smearing windscreen

Fail 15 May 2017 78,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim not tested (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in both front top strut mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition smearing windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 73,196 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front brake discs are very worn on the inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 68,898 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 63,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 63,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 56,852 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 May 2013 56,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F SEAT BASE loose/worn

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,041 miles

bonnet pull leaver missing

engine breath pipes 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 WGD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RO09 WGD, 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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RO09 WGD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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