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WM09 PHO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 111,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 108,974 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 14 Sep 2024 108,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 108,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/F drl inoperative

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket corroded away from axle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,727 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front drl not working

Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,727 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,563 miles

All of rear suspension is very rusty

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges 175/65r14

Exhaust back box in poor condition and very rusty

Nearside front day time running light not working

Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush in poor condition

Sump pan is very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,559 miles

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

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

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

All of rear suspension is very rusty

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges 175/65r14

Exhaust back box in poor condition and very rusty

Nearside front day time running light not working

Nearside front subframe to chassis bracket is loose but not dangerous

Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush in poor condition

Oil filter is rusty

Sump pan is very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,101 miles

Nearside DRL not working

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid appears discolored advise contamination check

Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,101 miles

Nearside DRL not working

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid appears discolored advise contamination check

Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box exhaust corroded outer case

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,427 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine managment light staying on

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,526 miles

nearside mirror cracked/damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside mirror cracked/damaged

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust back box badly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box badly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,349 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,622 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,622 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,730 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 PHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

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

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