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WM09 OBU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,057 mi
Last recorded106,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,057 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 106,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 98,466 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipe covers

Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 85,034 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 13 Sep 2022 73,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,770 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,770 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,303 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,621 miles

nails in both rear tyres offside outer wall cracked

slight free play both front drop links

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,620 miles

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

nails in both rear tyres offside outer wall cracked

slight free play both front drop links

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,265 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 36,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,951 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 OBU 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 66.7%.

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 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 OBU, 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 WM09 OBU registered?

WM09 OBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is WM09 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OBU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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