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WM09 OEW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025
Pass 6 Dec 2024

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023
Fail 5 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,172 miles

Rear axle, swing arm(s) corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle, swing arm(s) corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,383 miles

Exhaust front & rear system corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,821 miles

o/s front tyre worn thin on the extream inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 30 May 2013 47,262 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 47,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OEW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

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

Is WM09 OEW safe to buy?

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