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WL09 DVB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,791 mi
Last recorded137,791 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 DVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,791 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsf tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 128,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 121,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake flexy bracket corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,524 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracking (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2022 109,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracking (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear flexi brake hose insecure at front

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,769 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,235 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer deteriorated and rear clamp corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,966 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,965 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,711 miles

nearside front tyre is damaged on its outer wall

nearside rear tyre is perished

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,711 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre is damaged on its outer wall

nearside rear tyre is perished

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 15 Apr 2017 92,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Both tyres degrading/treads splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 65,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 52,220 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 52,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 34,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WL09 DVB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL09 DVB, 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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WL09 DVB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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