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WM09 OBX

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,189 mi
Last recorded51,189 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 OBX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,189 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 51,187 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 48,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,763 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,869 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 39,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,163 miles

Oil breather pipe split

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,614 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 36,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,619 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,619 miles

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

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 OBX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM09 OBX, 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

How do I check the history of WM09 OBX?

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What year was WM09 OBX registered?

WM09 OBX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is WM09 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OBX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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