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WP09 CVG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 95,938 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 95,933 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 90,820 miles

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

Axle deformed and unserviceable hole in spring mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,382 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear bump stops loose

Fail 14 Mar 2024 85,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear bump stops loose

Pass 15 Mar 2023 84,287 miles

baffles rattling in exhaust back box

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,234 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 80,855 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 78,289 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 78,289 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking along tread

Offside Front Tyre age cracking on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking along tread

Pass 20 May 2017 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2017 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 66,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 57,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,925 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 CVG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

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

Is WP09 CVG safe to buy?

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