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WR09 YWX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

79,698 mi
Last recorded79,698 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,698 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,093 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 79,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,789 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 77,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,197 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 74,195 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,465 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 68,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,608 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,602 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,068 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear clamp missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,314 miles

air intake pipe insecure

rear exhaust in very poor condition

slight play both front strut upper mountings

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air intake pipe insecure

rear exhaust in very poor condition

slight play both front strut upper mountings

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,725 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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)

n/s/front tyre soft

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,458 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,458 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,685 miles

ALL four tyres perished

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

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 22,685 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL four tyres perished

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,449 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 YWX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

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

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