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WG09 VMY

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 VMY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 87,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,282 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,126 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,317 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,236 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,977 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 VMY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

WG09 VMY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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