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WK09 WLA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,769 mi
Last recorded78,769 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 WLA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,769 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Headlamp beam patterns could be better

Fail 27 Sep 2025 78,769 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Headlamp beam patterns could be better

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,779 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 74,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 73,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,801 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,450 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 65,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 59,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55-15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 54,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,137 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 46,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,745 miles

Rear both discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 25,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded, silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,770 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,306 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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WK09 WLA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

WK09 WLA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is WK09 WLA safe to buy?

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