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WM09 PFJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,806 mi
Last recorded105,806 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 105,806 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/F & O/S R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2025 105,803 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/F & O/S R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 99,433 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))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,182 miles

Front number plate damaged

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,237 miles

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

excessive leak from the gear box. advise immediate attention

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2018 65,237 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

excessive leak from the gear box. advise immediate attention

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,746 miles

Slight blow from exhaust

Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,962 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 PFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

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

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