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WR09 YXC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YXC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,438 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 81,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,542 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 78,541 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks intreads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 71,874 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks intreads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,387 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 69,386 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,087 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,191 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,151 miles

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,978 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,231 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 18,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,873 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 YXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

WR09 YXC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WR09 YXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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