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WR09 YVZ

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YVZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 113,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 60,254 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2018 56,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

some play in both front suspension top mounts

substantial play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 Jun 2018 56,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

some play in both front suspension top mounts

substantial play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Jun 2017 52,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2017 52,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,322 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,249 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 31,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 31,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,545 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 YVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

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

Is WR09 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 YVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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