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WP09 CVU

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 CVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,378 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 108,378 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,025 miles

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

underbody general corrossion

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front springs and shockers corroded

nsf and osf sill has damage

nsf and osf sills have damage

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 97,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front springs and shockers corroded

nsf and osf sill has damage

nsf and osf sills have damage

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2021 97,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 67% brake imbalnce (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,817 miles

rear axle corroded but not holed or excessively

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,082 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,452 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,865 miles

handbrake effort only just reached, it would appear the brake system needs adjustment

Pass 12 May 2015 57,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,990 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 CVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

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

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