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WM09 OJK

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 86,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath including all components coated in heavy undersill

age related corrosion chassis and suspension parts

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,129 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 82,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 75,784 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,810 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 68,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy, front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front insides (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 68,650 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy, front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front insides (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,359 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on insides

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

sump pan porous

underside components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 64,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy burst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on insides

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

sump pan porous

underside components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy, centre join and back box (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp at front missing, not insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy, centre join and back box (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working switched back on to test (1.1.A.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp at front missing, not insecure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,151 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,471 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,393 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 43,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,504 miles

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

o/s/f disc slight corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 36,504 miles

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

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

o/s/f disc slight 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 OJK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OJK, 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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WM09 OJK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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