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WR09 PZJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,188 mi
Last recorded213,188 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 PZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 213,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,140 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 135,140 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,023 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,001 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,821 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,923 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 May 2017 93,276 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 80,280 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 65,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,993 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 38,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,344 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 25,344 miles

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

Nearside 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 PZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

WR09 PZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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