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WR09 RFX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,322 mi
Last recorded58,322 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 RFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear and Near side front outer brake pad is ON LIMIT ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 58,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,329 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 51,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 42,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm bush showing signs of wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bush showing signs of wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 42,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm bush showing signs of wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle imsecure (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bush showing signs of wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,863 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 39,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 35,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2019 35,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 33,584 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 33,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 30,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 21,688 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 8 May 2014 18,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,207 miles

175/65/14

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 14,130 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 RFX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR09 RFX registered?

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

Is WR09 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 RFX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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