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WG09 OFU

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 OFU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 84,955 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 84,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,265 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 82,265 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 74,611 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 74,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 63,430 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 18 May 2021 55,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 52,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 49,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,966 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top nut and retaining washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top nut and washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount play

Nearside Front strut top mount play

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer on exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,224 miles

Front both strut top securing caps and nuts corroded

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)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

clutch and brake pedals pivot road n/s clip missing

rear silencer clamp missing

rear silencer outer casing derteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,072 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S/F & N/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp missing & rear exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,864 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,862 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot lid strut broken

oil leak ns drive shaft seal

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,010 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot lid strut broken

oil leak ns drive shaft seal

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,295 miles

front suspension top mounts have max allowed lift

ns rear tyre getting low on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

screen washers require adjustment

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,129 miles

both front strut top mounts have max allowed lift

ns rear tyre getting low (3.0mm outer edge)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,916 miles

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

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

both front top suspension mounts have excess play

Fail 27 Jun 2012 28,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front top suspension mounts have excess play

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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WG09 OFU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG09 OFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG09 OFU registered?

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

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