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WF55 MUM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 MUM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 85,593 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 81,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 81,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle where spring sits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 76,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 70,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 64,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 58,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2021 58,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 51,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER CASE CORRODED AND SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 47,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER CASE CORRODED AND SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,584 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,609 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 22,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,229 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 18,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,729 miles

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

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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WF55 MUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF55 MUM, 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 WF55 MUM registered?

WF55 MUM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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