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JM09 WED

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM09 WED
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 50,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 50,486 miles

Front Upper n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts slightly corroded.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 37,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracks down to cords. 185/55 R16 83H Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,360 miles

Advise rear exhaust box showing signs of rust fatigue

Fail 11 Aug 2022 36,360 miles

Advise rear exhaust box showing signs of rust fatigue

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 35,662 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 34,218 miles

Advise rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Advise rear exhaust box showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise rear tyres cracking in tread edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 23,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,969 miles

middle exhaust rubber mounts split

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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JM09 WED is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JM09 WED, 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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JM09 WED is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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