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WJ09 OBP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 OBP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 54,090 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

exhaust deteriorating

nearside door handle damaged still operates correctly

nearside front anti roll bar linkage missing boot retaining clip

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

rear axle corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 50,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 45,818 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 43,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,672 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 37,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,040 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 27,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables outer casing split

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,188 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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WJ09 OBP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ09 OBP, 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 WJ09 OBP registered?

WJ09 OBP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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