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WR09 KSO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,831 mi
Last recorded107,831 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 KSO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,831 miles

rear axle is corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 107,821 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,568 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 101,549 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker offside screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from all joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,947 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,578 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,574 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

back box outer skin corroded away

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 72,508 miles

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

Oil leak suspect diff seal ()

wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2016 71,005 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 11 May 2016 71,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f very low (bulb incorecctly fitted) (1.8)

registration plate insecure rear (6.3.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 7 May 2015 69,461 miles

traces of coolant leak around radiator

Fail 2 May 2015 69,445 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

traces of coolant leak around radiator

Pass 14 May 2014 66,869 miles

both front strut top mounts/ bearings slightly worn

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Fail 14 May 2014 66,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front strut top mounts/ bearings slightly worn

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 15 May 2013 55,370 miles

rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 15 May 2013 55,370 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 15 May 2012 42,544 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 42,544 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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WR09 KSO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WR09 KSO, 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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WR09 KSO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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