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WG09 YZE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,281 mi
Last recorded143,281 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 143,281 miles

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

both front shocks slightly corroded

rea axle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 138,771 miles

Both front top strut cups corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,790 miles

hand brake cable guides corroded off axle

n/s rear bump stop insecure

o/s door handle broken but still operable

o/s front top suspension mount cup corroded

o/s seat belt slow in returning

play in front top mounts when jacked

rear silencer baffles broken

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,731 miles

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

n/s h/b guide corroded away from axle

n/s rear bump stop insecure

o/s front shocker top cup corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 130,730 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s h/b guide corroded away from axle

n/s rear bump stop insecure

o/s front shocker top cup corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 119,382 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 115,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 109,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 103,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 101,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,964 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 86,964 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 68,341 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,795 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 YZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZE, 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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WG09 YZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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