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RV09 WDS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WDS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 105,882 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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,330 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 92,959 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 92,959 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,862 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Minor exhaust blows from front and rear joints

Rear suspension subframe and springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,741 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,316 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust system corroded

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Off side outer door handle damaged

Off side rear brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight brake bind near side front and off side rear

Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,316 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust system corroded

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Off side outer door handle damaged

Off side rear brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight brake bind near side front and off side rear

Pass 18 May 2019 70,558 miles

Coolant leak Front of engine. ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Silencer box delaminated.

Fail 18 May 2019 70,558 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged Both Sides. (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak Front of engine. ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Silencer box delaminated.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,843 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Park brake cables corroded

Slight brake bind near side and off side rear wheel

Small stone chips in windscreen

Wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,360 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,835 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,606 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,471 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 29,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,189 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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RV09 WDS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV09 WDS, 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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RV09 WDS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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