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WM09 OEV

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 OEV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 130,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,807 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))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 121,807 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc recommended on pad change (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 113,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,237 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 107,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,747 miles

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

Nearside Front outer door handle partly brocken

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake met min requirement (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,197 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,295 miles

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

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 OEV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

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

Is WM09 OEV safe to buy?

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