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WP09 CSO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 CSO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,870 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil [at both sides] (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at inner wish bone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 107,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [front exhaust clamp broken & blowing] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil [at both sides] (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at inner wish bone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 95,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 81,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,199 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,648 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 32,555 miles

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

o/s/f outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box corrioding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,555 miles

o/s/f outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box corrioding

Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,684 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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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WP09 CSO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP09 CSO, 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 WP09 CSO registered?

WP09 CSO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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