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WR09 YVC

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,892 mi
Last recorded58,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 54,295 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear clamps broken, front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished and cracked with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,337 miles

Exhaust clamps badly rusted.

Exhaust silencer delaminating.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 49,337 miles

Exhaust clamps badly rusted.

Exhaust silencer delaminating.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,785 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

complete exhaust system heavily corroded (no leaks yet)

Fail 7 Sep 2023 47,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

complete exhaust system heavily corroded (no leaks yet)

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,520 miles

Nearside Drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Hand brake reading low (see brake report), Recommend Investigation.

Rear silencer delaminating.

Replaced daytime running lamp bulb N/S.

Recommend brake fluid changed (moisture content over 4%)

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,112 miles

Nearside Drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil.

Off side Hand brake reading low - will require atn soon.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,390 miles

Rear rear silencer deteriorated outer skin

Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,070 miles

exhaust system rusty +rear silencer starting to blow

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 21,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,784 miles

end of drivers wiper blade taped up

front brake discs worn + brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre tread getting low 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread getting low 3.5mm

passengers wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust rusty + starting to blow

slight lift in n/s/f top shock obsorber mt

Pass 18 May 2012 11,632 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside face of disc

slight knock from nearside front steering rack inner joint

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 YVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

WR09 YVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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