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WR09 FGM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,743 mi
Last recorded102,743 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 FGM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,158 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal loose

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 2 Jan 2025 101,155 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 100,091 miles

Clutch pedal loose - Recomend attention.

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 158,982 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 91,753 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 91,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 86,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,830 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 83,830 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 73,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 59,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,139 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,432 miles

front wiper blades splitting ( clearing screen )

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,741 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm tread

rerar exhust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2012 24,741 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre 3mm tread

rerar exhust box corroded

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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WR09 FGM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR09 FGM, 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 WR09 FGM registered?

WR09 FGM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is WR09 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 FGM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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