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WR09 JZE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,136 mi
Last recorded111,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 JZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,136 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 30 May 2025 111,136 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,574 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 109,562 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,205 miles

Protective film peeling off bodywork especially on the roof.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 89,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,329 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & furry dice ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets snapped (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & furry dice ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,767 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,181 miles

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

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

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 JZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JZE, 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 WR09 JZE registered?

WR09 JZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is WR09 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 JZE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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