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WR09 PZW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,984 mi
Last recorded126,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,984 miles

clutch pedal has excesive movement side to side

Fail 14 Jan 2026 126,894 miles

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

clutch pedal has excesive movement side to side

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,958 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 123,947 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,589 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,325 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front running lights not working

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,864 miles

exhaust very rusty,front flexi pipe slight gas leak

nsf shock slight misting

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,169 miles

boot release switch seized - have too use remote opening

engine sump pan corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (clips broken) (1.8.A.1b)

boot release switch seized - have too use remote opening

engine sump pan corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre on wear limit

Pass 25 May 2012 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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