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WM09 OJJ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 106,239 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi to cat loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer drivers outer door handle sticking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,445 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint and whole system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear both footbrake and handbrake efforts slightly low

Fail 18 Mar 2024 96,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint and whole system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear both footbrake and handbrake efforts slightly low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 87,249 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,058 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 76,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 71,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,536 miles

Nearside headlamp mounting bracket fractured but with bonnet closed lamp is secure

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on lamp (1.8)

Nearside headlamp mounting bracket fractured but with bonnet closed lamp is secure

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb incorrectly fitted, re-fitted bulb (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, re-fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,630 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,348 miles

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 OJJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ registered?

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

Is WM09 OJJ safe to buy?

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