2009 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · WR09 KXG

A clean and unblemished DVSA history defines this 2009 Fiat 500, with every recorded test since 2023 returning a straightforward pass and no advisories logged at all. The most recent assessment on 18 December 2025 recorded a pass with no defects, immediately following a 17 December 2025 entry that was logged as a failed test but again without any advisories or component-specific reasons recorded on the certificate. A near-identical pattern is visible a year earlier, with a failed test on 19 December 2024 and a pass on 23 December 2024, both defect-free. The repetition of a fail followed within days by a pass strongly suggests administrative or presentation issues on the first attempt rather than any underlying mechanical deterioration, and the absence of any advisory items across five consecutive tests indicates no components were flagged as being on the verge of failure. This is a notably tidy record for a vehicle of this age, with no chronic advisories emerging around the usual wear areas such as suspension components, brake pipes, corrosion, or exhaust integrity. With 70,754 miles recorded against a 2009 registration, this Fiat has averaged roughly 4,160 miles per year, which sits well below the typical annual mileage for a city car of this vintage. The testing cadence is also fairly consistent, with annual entries in December from 2023 through 2025, suggesting the car has remained in active use throughout the period rather than being laid up for any extended absence from the road. The annual mileage accumulation between tests appears broadly in line with the long-term average, indicating no sudden spikes that would suggest a long motorway commute or heavy recent use. Low accumulation on a car of this age generally means slower wear on major mechanical items such as the engine, clutch, and gearbox internals, though standing periods can bring their own concerns with perished rubber boots, seized calipers, and dried suspension bushes, all of which are worth close physical inspection even though none have been recorded as defective. Because the MOT history carries no recorded advisories, there are no specific components previously flagged as approaching the failure threshold, so buyer attention should focus on the wear items typically associated with a Fiat 500 of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven roads, as the front anti-roll bar bushes and lower wishbone bushes are common wear points and can perish even on low-mileage examples. Feel for any vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel under light braking, which could indicate warped front discs or a binding caliper that has seized during periods of light use. Steering should remain precise with no pulling to either side, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping or juddering, as a tired clutch or dual-mass flywheel can be an expensive repair on these vehicles. Given the very low recorded mileage, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the coolant and brake fluid, and to a thorough inspection of the rubber boots protecting the drive shafts, steering rack gaiters, and rear brake mechanisms for any signs of perishing or corrosion. Underneath the vehicle, check the exhaust system for any signs of rust at the mounting points and joints, as seventeen years of road exposure can take a toll even on cars that have covered relatively few miles. On startup, allow the engine to idle from cold and listen for any timing chain rattle, which is a known concern on the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol units fitted to this generation of Fiat 500 and may not have surfaced in MOT testing. A final check of the rear wheel cylinders and shoe adjusters is advisable, as rear drum brakes on cars used predominantly for short trips can corrode internally and lead to binding if left unmonitored.