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WM09 PKU

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 PKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,100 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,789 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,210 miles

exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

exhaust mount heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,983 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,586 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,488 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Slight movement with nearside and offside front suspension top mountings

Fail 8 Sep 2018 54,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Slight movement with nearside and offside front suspension top mountings

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking sidewall/edges

Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush SPLIT (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush DEBONDED (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking sidewall/edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,355 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,139 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil weep driveshaft

Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,981 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 PKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

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

Is WM09 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PKU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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