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WP09 HRZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 HRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,249 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 88,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,962 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 85,962 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,255 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 84,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,324 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 81,324 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,277 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 77,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,627 miles

Central Front Oil leak Sump corroded/ leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Strut top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/ poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Strut top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/ poor condition

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak Sump corroded/ leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Strut top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/ poor condition

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Strut top bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/ poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,142 miles

Rear wiper not parking properly

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,464 miles

rear exhaust corroded.os driving lamp inop

Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,295 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 22,428 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 HRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

WP09 HRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is WP09 HRZ safe to buy?

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