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WF09 EBG

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 63,809 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 63,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,672 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2021 53,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle rusty

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,576 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside knock from steering

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside knock from steering

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 50,571 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside knock from steering

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside knock from steering

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,386 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2017 45,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer rusting

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,757 miles

corrosion exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusty

slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings

surface corrosion suspension parts

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,141 miles

corrosion exhaust rear silencer casing in poor condition

front brake discs ridged

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2015 44,141 miles

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

corrosion exhaust rear silencer casing in poor condition

front brake discs ridged

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,496 miles

corrosion exhaust resar silencer case in poor condition rear coil springs rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,619 miles

slight wear front brake discs corrosion exhaust rear silencer case rusty slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top ,strut mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,829 miles

front brake discs ridged surface corrosion exhaust rear silencer case rusty o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr lamp lens damaged

rear bumper damage

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr lamp lens damaged

rear bumper damage

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 EBG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 WF09 EBG, 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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WF09 EBG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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