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WR09 RFL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,910 mi
Last recorded129,910 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 RFL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 129,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 122,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 122,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,979 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,430 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,749 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush come out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,401 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system adequately supported

Fail 11 Dec 2019 86,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system adequately supported

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,052 miles

(under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items)

noise from wheel bearing ??

Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 / 55 / 15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

(under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is badly worn + cut to tyre (4.1.E.1)

noise from wheel bearing ??

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,588 miles

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

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

corroded rear exhaust box

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,730 miles

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

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

corroded rear exhaust box

damaged to n/s rear tyre side wall

unable to check certain items, due to undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 45,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corroded rear exhaust box

damaged to n/s rear tyre side wall

unable to check certain items, due to undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,865 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s rear Tyre cracking

Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,838 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 19,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,427 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 RFL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

WR09 RFL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is WR09 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 RFL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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