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WM09 OHY

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,719 mi
Last recorded96,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,719 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,777 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,997 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,320 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,868 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 81,868 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Readjusted for pass (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable tied into position to pass. (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,912 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,807 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,009 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,756 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 17,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs corroded

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 OHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

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

Is WM09 OHY safe to buy?

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