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WM09 OVE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,692 mi
Last recorded114,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,692 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

slight lift both front strut top mounts

Fail 24 Jun 2025 114,663 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

slight lift both front strut top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2024 113,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,115 miles

Lower engine mount chaffing on steel mounting

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 175/65X14

Fail 18 Jul 2023 109,899 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower engine mount chaffing on steel mounting

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 175/65X14

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,630 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 96,630 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low and screw in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,606 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 79,606 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Rear Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,434 miles

Exhaust system corroded rear

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,434 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust system corroded rear

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,580 miles

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,883 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,258 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,525 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 27,525 miles

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

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

BATTERY + WIRE - VERMIN DAMAGE PRESENT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OVE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

WM09 OVE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is WM09 OVE safe to buy?

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