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WM09 OWV

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,054 mi
Last recorded79,054 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,054 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 79,054 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 77,184 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,785 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 74,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,122 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 70,832 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,220 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

SUSPECT BOTH FRONT DRIVING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE READING LOW

SUSPECT BOTH FRONT DRIVING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,302 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 68,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,289 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,897 miles

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

Rear exhaust leaking and poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,330 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 OWV 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 69.6%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

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

Is WM09 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OWV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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