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WG09 YBR

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,153 mi
Last recorded99,153 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,153 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread X2 FRONT AND REAR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,031 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,757 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,687 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 13 Aug 2014 48,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,150 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm and badly worn on inner edge and are starting to blister

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 YBR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

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

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