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WM09 OYU

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,117 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 128,096 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,568 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2023 120,559 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside door handle damaged but still operating correctly

Fail 21 Jul 2022 112,585 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside door handle damaged but still operating correctly

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,305 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,774 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

tail exhaust section outer skin deterioration (corrosion)

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,226 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,886 miles

Advised to have both rear parking brake adjusters replaced.

Engine coolant leaking

Front registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

O/s front upper suspension mount plate corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust pipe and box deteriorated

Rear suspension springs corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine coolant leaking

Front registration plate has slight damage

Handbrake travel excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

O/s front upper suspension mount plate corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust pipe and box deteriorated

Rear suspension springs corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,103 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,477 miles

front number plare cracked

rear silenser outer skin poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2014 45,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plare cracked

rear silenser outer skin poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,787 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded slightly

front brakes binding slighly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,521 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 OYU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM09 OYU registered?

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

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