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WM09 OEL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 88,304 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 20 Sep 2025 88,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,347 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 70,672 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 70,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring base on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake cable holder come away

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 68,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not secured to axle bracket as bracket has corroded away and left pipe hanging with no support (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 58,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,811 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 44,085 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,533 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 40,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OEL 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 71.4%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

Is WM09 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OEL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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