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WM09 OYC

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,899 mi
Last recorded124,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 124,899 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 124,884 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,579 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 122,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 122,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working NEW BULB TITTED ON TEST (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 120,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,956 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 118,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,777 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 116,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 113,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,269 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 108,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,868 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,921 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,921 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,436 miles

offside washer jet broken ,nearside washer jet still providing enough liquid to clear the screen ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox corroded

offside washer jet broken ,nearside washer jet still providing enough liquid to clear the screen ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,003 miles

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)

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 OYC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

Is WM09 OYC safe to buy?

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