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WK09 VZW

2009 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 VZW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,706 miles

headlights misted

Fail 5 Apr 2023

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

headlights misted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,918 miles

headlamps tarnished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 28 Mar 2022 75,914 miles

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

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

headlamps tarnished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light damage on sill

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 74,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light damage on sill

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

Pass 21 May 2020 73,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 72,931 miles

Handbrake cable bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear sub frame corroded

front top mounts have slight free play

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,346 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,343 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,258 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 46,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,096 miles

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

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 VZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Orange 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 WK09 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

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