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WP09 CTU

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 CTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread area

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 76,218 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 72,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 72,209 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 72,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 69,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,002 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,473 miles

Oil leak driveshaft oil seals ()

advise sump corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak driveshaft oil seals ()

advise sump corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 52,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,275 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteiorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,518 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,015 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,015 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,081 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 18,804 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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WP09 CTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP09 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

WP09 CTU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is WP09 CTU safe to buy?

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