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WR09 PXY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 PXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,034 miles

BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO CENTRE PIPE JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 114,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil is on minimum

Nearside Front Brake sensor wire broken .

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,748 miles

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

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

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

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

back box missing passed emmisions

Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,185 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 28 Jun 2021 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,387 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,127 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 41,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 34,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,545 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 29,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 25,254 miles

Rear exhaust corroded slight blow

Pass 23 May 2012 19,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer corroded,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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WR09 PXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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