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WM09 PBY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,888 mi
Last recorded75,888 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,888 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides Nearside and Offside Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front inner and outer sill welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 12 Aug 2025 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides Nearside and Offside Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front inner and outer sill welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 27 May 2025 75,973 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill got multiple holes from front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 62,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle hinge broken recommend repair or replacement (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing 8+ years old ( recommend ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 56,142 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel adjustment or repair may be required (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle hinge broken recommend repair or replacement (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing 8+ years old ( recommend ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,498 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 49,490 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 48,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,985 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 44,985 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,848 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,893 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,727 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,449 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 18,408 miles

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

Nearside 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 PBY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

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

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