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WJ09 WTC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,985 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 76,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,038 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,038 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,801 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2024 66,694 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 55,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,352 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 44,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,954 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,199 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 33,199 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)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

a/c failed and leaking oil

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges but tread of stepped design

exhaust poor

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,093 miles

a/c leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,739 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 18,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,532 miles

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

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

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 WTC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ09 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

WJ09 WTC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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