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W7 RAC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 RAC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,179 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

day time running light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,207 miles

Both front DTRL inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axel is slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 84,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both front DTRL inoperative.

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Advise replacement.* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel is slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,106 miles

DRL not working

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2023 78,988 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

DRL not working

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

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,638 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,258 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,053 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 61,052 miles

Emissions not tested due to no oil read (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,494 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,613 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,946 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 31,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,362 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 18,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W7 RAC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W7 RAC, 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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W7 RAC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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