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WP09 CXC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Touching on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Touching on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 73,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Touching on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Touching on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,813 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 67,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps do not emit clear beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,137 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and deformed

Fail 15 Nov 2023 57,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in middle of the windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and deformed

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,008 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2022 49,008 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2021 40,133 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,428 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 39,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 36,216 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 35,148 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 35,148 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,994 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 30,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 26,999 miles

bothside rear tyres measure below 3.0mm on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2014 26,999 miles

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

bothside rear tyres measure below 3.0mm on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 22,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2013 22,479 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 17,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

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

Is WP09 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 CXC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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