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RO09 WGJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 WGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,586 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 81,786 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,223 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,188 miles

Drivers door handle is damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill is damaged

Rear axle beam is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,326 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,881 miles

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

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

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 9 Oct 2017 51,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,284 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,405 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust system

offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 19 Apr 2014 43,405 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust system

offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 25,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WGJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RO09 WGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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