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SH09 WMJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 WMJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 101,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints emissions just passed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,176 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints emissions just passed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,150 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,100 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 79,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,470 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure High beam in bumper (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,028 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,824 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 24,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 22,716 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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SH09 WMJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH09 WMJ, 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 SH09 WMJ registered?

SH09 WMJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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