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WJ09 OBH

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 OBH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,771 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 116,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 113,969 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroding, particularly spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 113,904 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber upper bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroding, particularly spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 107,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjusting (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 97,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,030 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,029 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,959 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 51,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,295 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 36,295 miles

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,613 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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WJ09 OBH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WJ09 OBH, 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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WJ09 OBH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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