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WL09 VHB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,952 mi
Last recorded44,952 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 VHB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 44,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 41,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,598 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 39,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre has cracking to inside shoulder and is in poor condition.

Outer skin on backbox corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,543 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 32,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,734 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyre's slightly lumpy on inside tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,100 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 26,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,912 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,149 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2013 16,149 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,138 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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WL09 VHB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 WL09 VHB, 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 WL09 VHB registered?

WL09 VHB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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