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WM09 OCB

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2024 84,382 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,768 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 78,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking within tread and outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 67,933 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Rear Axle beam rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 67,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting very badly corroded . (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting badly corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp missing and front clamp badly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front end of car has alot of surface rust

front shock top cups badly rotten/rusted

front steering tie rods badly rusted

front suspension arms badly rusted

oil sump pan badly rusted

rear axle badly rusted, really bad where rear coil springs sit

rear tyres perished and warped on inner edges

whole exhaust system badly rusted x1 clamp missing and x1 support clamp rotten away and 1 badly rotten

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 63,416 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,107 miles

exhaust system corroided

nearside & offside rear handbrake cable outer cover split shown cable

Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

exhaust system corroided

nearside & offside rear handbrake cable outer cover split shown cable

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,002 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

Fail 11 Sep 2013 46,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,049 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED

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 OCB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

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

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