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SH09 WJF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,037 mi
Last recorded37,037 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 WJF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,037 miles

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

N/s/f top strut retaining plate and nut corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/s/f top strut retaining plate and nut corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,316 miles

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

N/s/f top strut plate and nut corroded

N/s/r light has water ingress

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

O/s/f top strut plate and nut corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 35,316 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

N/s/f top strut plate and nut corroded

N/s/r light has water ingress

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

O/s/f top strut plate and nut corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 33,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF, greased/coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF, OSF & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi, system also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & radiator support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF & OSF Top strut mount cups corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 33,617 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF, greased/coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF, OSF & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi, system also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & radiator support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF & OSF Top strut mount cups corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,351 miles

Both front strut top mount cups corroded, NSF & OSF

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSF & OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 29,585 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,044 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at both body and upper mounting cups. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear possible brake fluid leak at drum.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 28,044 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at both body and upper mounting cups. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear possible brake fluid leak at drum.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,356 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 25,356 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,360 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 23,360 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

front brake discs corroded and pitted.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,121 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 21,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,938 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 13,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,665 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,939 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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SH09 WJF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH09 WJF, 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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SH09 WJF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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