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WP09 CWU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 CWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,555 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,810 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 98,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,598 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 93,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing system still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,850 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,709 miles

offside headlamp mounting broken and aim is on the right hand limit

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,103 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 56,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,562 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,395 miles

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffles broken up

Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,262 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffles broken up

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 18,138 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 CWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP09 CWU registered?

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

Is WP09 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 CWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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