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WG09 FKU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 FKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 112,256 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion under vehicle components

Fail 26 Apr 2023 112,254 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion under vehicle components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 103,697 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 103,696 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2020 100,463 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2020 100,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine steady (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,569 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,884 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2012 26,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,360 miles

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

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

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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WG09 FKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG09 FKU, 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 WG09 FKU registered?

WG09 FKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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