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WM09 OXR

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,252 mi
Last recorded178,252 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 178,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 178,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 169,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES ON OUTER EDGES 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 160,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 160,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,613 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 142,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe and coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2021 142,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear subframe and coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 135,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 127,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,384 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,798 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,798 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,918 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,986 miles

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

front wipers worn

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 OXR 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 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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

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

Is WM09 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 OXR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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