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WM09 PDZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,186 mi
Last recorded89,186 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 PDZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,186 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 89,185 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,769 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,055 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 70,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure connection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,793 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,261 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 42,261 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,654 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 32,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,132 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 PDZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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