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WN09 WPE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,217 mi
Last recorded166,217 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 WPE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 166,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 166,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 155,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 128,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2019 101,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,715 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 71,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side front tyre has a slight bulge starting in the side wall

Fail 12 May 2015 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,507 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,902 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,866 miles

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

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

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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WN09 WPE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN09 WPE, 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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WN09 WPE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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