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WM09 PHZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 83,948 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 83,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 80,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2025 80,617 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 78,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 78,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rust

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 77,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,130 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 72,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,969 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 61,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,393 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2015 40,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,105 miles

advise sidewall cracks to n/s/r and both front tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2012 25,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,658 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 PHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

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