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WG09 YBF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 101,888 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 101,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,477 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,415 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corrosion

oil leak from engine component + low engine oil

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN UNEVENLY - FLAT SPOT IN TREAD - WEARING THIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe and mounting bracket deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2019 92,972 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN UNEVENLY - FLAT SPOT IN TREAD - WEARING THIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe and mounting bracket deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2019 92,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy worn and rear box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,426 miles

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

Rear Condition rear exhaust silencer-corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,426 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Condition rear exhaust silencer-corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,840 miles

Condition rear exhaust silencer

Engine oil leaks

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,224 miles

CONDITION OF REAR SILENCER/ CORROSION

Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,338 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,232 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 43,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,877 miles

offside front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

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 YBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

WG09 YBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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