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WF09 AWZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 AWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,476 miles

Both front brakes dragging slightly

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 98,476 miles

Both front brakes dragging slightly

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,936 miles

Nearside front seat belt mounting prescribed area damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front seat belt mounting prescribed area damaged

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,678 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 60,678 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,377 miles

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders.

nearside wiper rubber split at ends

Fail 31 Oct 2014 34,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders.

nearside wiper rubber split at ends

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Nov 2013 23,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,003 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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WF09 AWZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WF09 AWZ, 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 WF09 AWZ registered?

WF09 AWZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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