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WM09 PKE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,228 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount worn

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

Offside Front Shock corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Top strut mount worn

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

Offside Front Shock corroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,904 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,661 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,300 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,311 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,620 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 52,619 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,290 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,231 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 31,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,014 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,917 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 PKE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

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

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