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WM09 OWD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 130,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 127,425 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 127,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 127,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,385 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle

slight exhaust blow on manifold area

Fail 16 Nov 2022 126,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper pin incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle

slight exhaust blow on manifold area

Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,777 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 120,777 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions failed due to exhaust gas leak on downpipe connection (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has lots of wear on inner edge showing ply/cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,984 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 110,983 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 103,611 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 102,907 miles

corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 22 May 2017 102,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,666 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger door outer handle loose

Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Noticed to be loose during inspection then broke when attempting to open the door (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger door outer handle loose

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,809 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 OWD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

Is WM09 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OWD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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