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WG09 FKV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 90,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,050 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 89,050 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,509 miles

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

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 19 Jun 2024 82,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,097 miles

Nearside Front drl inop

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 73,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drl inop

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 64,782 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 64,767 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 56,506 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,260 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 51,260 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 51,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 45,713 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 45,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,530 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 42,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,817 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,067 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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WG09 FKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG09 FKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG09 FKV registered?

WG09 FKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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