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WP09 CYF

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,228 mi
Last recorded87,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 87,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn / split. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn / split. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,209 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 66,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 59,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 54,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 52,398 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 50,560 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,681 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,369 miles

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

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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 CYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYF, 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 CYF registered?

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

Is WP09 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 CYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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