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WR09 YWM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,093 mi
Last recorded147,093 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YWM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 147,093 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 147,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 145,338 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at mountings and lower spring mountings n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,106 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,687 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread(2.5 to 3mm)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,143 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 YWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YWM, 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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WR09 YWM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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