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WM09 PBF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,173 miles

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

Corrosion to Rear axle.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R shock absorber, but not seriously weakened.

Slight damage to N/S/F door mirror.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 83,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to Rear axle.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R shock absorber, but not seriously weakened.

Slight damage to N/S/F door mirror.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,726 miles

Handbrake travel.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

N/S/R tyre worn to 3 mm, wearing on inner edge and perished slightly between tread.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to rear axle.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 80,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Handbrake travel.

N/S/R tyre worn to 3 mm, wearing on inner edge and perished slightly between tread.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to rear axle.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 78,846 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,004 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

hand brake travel

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,986 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,604 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition.

Handbrake level travel.

O/S/F tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,630 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges.

clutch pedal clicking.

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

engine breather pipe u/s.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on the edges.

clutch pedal clicking.

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

engine breather pipe u/s.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,474 miles

breather hose in engine bay split

Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

breather hose in engine bay split

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,052 miles

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 56,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 23 Jul 2015 51,239 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,239 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,189 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,655 miles

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

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

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

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 PBF 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 60%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

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

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