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WK09 VZS

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 VZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,857 miles

recommend a wax oil to the underside

Pass 17 Nov 2023 108,960 miles

recommend a wax oil

Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,969 miles

Nearside Front very slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened needs cleaning off and a treatment applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,525 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 85,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,518 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts securing nuts & plates corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre screw in outer edge not repairable ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts securing nuts & plates corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges close to limit

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre screw in outer edge not repairable ()

rear axle corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,330 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,850 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,159 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,531 miles

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

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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WK09 VZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WK09 VZS, 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 WK09 VZS registered?

WK09 VZS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WK09 VZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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