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WM09 PBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,388 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi corroded and deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 38,367 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi corroded and deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 37,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,938 miles

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,394 miles

All 4 road wheels rusty/corrosive

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded and broken but not leaking exhaust gas.

Front Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF springs corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR springs corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer/system rusty & corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 36,390 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding NSR & OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached NSF & OSF lower suspension arms (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 road wheels rusty/corrosive

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded and broken but not leaking exhaust gas.

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

Front Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF springs corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF & OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on edges. Tyre also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR springs corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer/system rusty & corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 35,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,467 miles

Corrosion in front exhaust section and clamp,also rear exhaust section

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear trail arms corroded at lower coil spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,467 miles

Corrosion in front exhaust section and clamp,also rear exhaust section

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (1.8)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear trail arms corroded at lower coil spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,867 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge bud 175/65/14

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,974 miles

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

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge bud 175/65/14

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,885 miles

Airbox intake pipe broken

Front brake pads wearing low

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

hand brake cable outers perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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