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WB04 PAB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,369 mi
Last recorded56,369 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB04 PAB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,497 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2024 52,493 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2023 49,272 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER LAYER COMING AWAY

Fail 24 Mar 2023 49,272 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE 85% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER LAYER COMING AWAY

Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear exhaust box outer layer coming away

Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,717 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2020 41,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,089 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 38,089 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both inc n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,172 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2018 35,172 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2017 32,618 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,355 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Apr 2016 29,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,595 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre (185/55/15) worn on inner edge below normal service standard

off side front tyre (185/55/15) worn on inner edge below normal service standard

Pass 10 May 2014 22,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges 185/55/15

Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,344 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 5 May 2012 15,031 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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WB04 PAB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc 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 WB04 PAB, 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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WB04 PAB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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