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WM09 PHF

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,974 mi
Last recorded75,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 PHF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,974 miles

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

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Jan 2026 75,972 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 74,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,699 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 28 May 2020 69,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2020 69,128 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 62,561 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))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,991 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 27,991 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,984 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 PHF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM09 PHF registered?

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

Is WM09 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PHF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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