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WR09 SBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 SBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 106,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 106,807 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,701 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 104,701 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,453 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 102,453 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,611 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 96,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 91,572 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,893 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin detiorated

Fail 5 Jul 2018 70,893 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin detiorated

Pass 20 May 2017 67,350 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 65,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 57,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Fail 13 May 2015 57,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear section deteriorated.

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

Pass 20 May 2014 48,186 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 43,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 31,348 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)

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 SBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

WR09 SBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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