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WM09 ETU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 ETU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 108,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame insecurely attached Mounting Bolts Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is pereshing

Offside Rear tyre is pereshing

Fail 16 Mar 2019 49,267 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is pereshing

Offside Rear tyre is pereshing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,841 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,302 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,302 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,611 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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WM09 ETU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM09 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM09 ETU registered?

WM09 ETU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is WM09 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 ETU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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