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WM09 OFP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,226 mi
Last recorded142,226 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 OFP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 142,226 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump + Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,216 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 140,216 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,970 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded front section

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,156 miles

offside door handle is insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,152 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

brake fluid reservoir is secured by a cable tie

engine stabilizer mount is incorrectly fitted

hand bake travel

offside door handle is insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,413 miles

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

offside outer door handle insecure

rear suspension components corroded

slight handbrake travel

Fail 7 Sep 2020 105,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components corroded

slight handbrake travel

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

offside outer door handle insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,102 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (l))

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

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,854 miles

battery strap loose

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,644 miles

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

coolant leak

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside windscreen washer pressure low

offside rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,771 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 26,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OFP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

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

Is WM09 OFP safe to buy?

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