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WR09 RGY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,939 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 81,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 80,639 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,076 miles

general surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2024 80,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine sump and oil filter corroded

n/s parking brake has reduced effort

rear axle and spring mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,126 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 78,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion to all rear suspension components

General wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,587 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper mountings (5.3.2 (c))

general under body corrosion to all rear suspension components

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper mountings (5.3.2 (c))

general under body corrosion to all rear suspension components

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,931 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,931 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,283 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,214 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2014 28,759 miles

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

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

gear shaft seal leaking

rear exhaust silancer corrded

rear wiper blade split

under body trim fitted obstrusting access

Pass 20 May 2013 25,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,895 miles

Exhaust back box leaking slightly

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

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

O/S/F wiper blade judders in operation

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

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 RGY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

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

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