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WM09 OYB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 104,194 miles

*ALL* suspension components varying levels of corrosion noted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Daytime running lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various/unknown/sump pan also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle,heavy corrosion noted,also undersealed

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition,no leak noted

Fail 23 Jul 2026 104,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

*ALL* suspension components varying levels of corrosion noted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Daytime running lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various/unknown/sump pan also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle,heavy corrosion noted,also undersealed

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition,no leak noted

Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,076 miles

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

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and just above required limits also has cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,376 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 81,376 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum damp

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,413 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both h/brake cable outer casings split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,347 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight wear on edge of NSF tyre.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight wear on edge of NSF tyre.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,816 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 OYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

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

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