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WN09 WUB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 122,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

knock in steering

Fail 8 Apr 2026 122,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front daytime lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

knock in steering

Pass 7 Apr 2025 116,065 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Knock from steering

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Knock from steering

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 113,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount worn

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount worn

parts of the exhaust system are deteriorating

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,137 miles

Front one of the shock top mounts have been fitted 180 degrees out

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front substantial play in steering rack, does not seem like track rod it seems like in the rack its self!

day time running lights out

Fail 8 Nov 2022 110,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osr (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front one of the shock top mounts have been fitted 180 degrees out

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front substantial play in steering rack, does not seem like track rod it seems like in the rack its self!

day time running lights out

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,973 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 100,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 94,070 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,015 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,304 miles

nearside and offside rear coil spring mounts corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,304 miles

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

nearside and offside rear coil spring mounts corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber very rusty

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn very badly on inner edge

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops are adrift

Fail 24 Jun 2017 84,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has been replaced and has no securing clamp causing exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber very rusty

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn very badly on inner edge

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops are adrift

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 62,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,640 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,109 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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WN09 WUB 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 60.9%.

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

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