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WM09 OYF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 82,591 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low also poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight moved from impact

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,009 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear beam axle

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded / reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 81,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Heavy corrosion on rear beam axle

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded / reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 77,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,211 miles

Front exhaust leaking at front flexi and at rear

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch fluid reservoir insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2022 75,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Daylight running lights not working

Front exhaust leaking at front flexi and at rear

Nearside Rear support member not fully tightened up

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle faulty handle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,072 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion especially on spring mounting cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged retaining bracket broken where pipe connects to hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion especially on spring mounting cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid leaking from drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked around mounting screw (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease not secure on joint

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,421 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,523 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,257 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,813 miles

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,511 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 OYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OYF, 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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WM09 OYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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