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WP09 JZU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 JZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 75,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,734 miles

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

Offside Front Outer drivers door handle loose

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,800 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,221 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 54,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,048 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm back bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,793 miles

rear exhaust poor

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,153 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode & has slight blow

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 JZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

WP09 JZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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The MOT history for WP09 JZU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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