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GK09 WPM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,735 mi
Last recorded105,735 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 WPM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,735 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,459 miles

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,584 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,075 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,075 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,605 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 60,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,139 miles

Brake discs corroded and red from heat

Exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow from back box

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,096 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blows

Handbrake cables corroded and casings split

Fail 16 Feb 2016 41,096 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded and slight blows

Handbrake cables corroded and casings split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,768 miles

Exhaust system rusty. Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system rusty. Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,327 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,987 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 16,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GK09 WPM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK09 WPM, 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 GK09 WPM registered?

GK09 WPM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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