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WK09 YPA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YPA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 93,716 miles

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

Raer suspension components covered in under seal.

Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal

Fail 8 Jul 2025 89,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 17 Aug 2024 88,140 miles

Rear Suspension components covered in under seal.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,689 miles

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,654 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,683 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,557 miles

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Offside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2016 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wiper torn

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2014 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2014 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 39,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 39,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 YPA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK09 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

WK09 YPA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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