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WM09 OWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,902 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,070 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 89,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,609 miles

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 7 May 2019 79,845 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 56,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 49,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 42,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,296 miles

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorating

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 OWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

Is WM09 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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