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WG09 VMR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VMR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,991 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,990 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,922 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe fractured at lamda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm perished in tread 175/65/14, various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside outer door sills are distorted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 102,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket, bolt /stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe fractured at lamda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm perished in tread 175/65/14, various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day running light inop

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside outer door sills are distorted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 127,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 27,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,669 miles

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 VMR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

WG09 VMR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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