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WM09 PKV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,259 miles

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

parking brake performance requirement only just met

Fail 7 Aug 2025 115,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake performance requirement only just met

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,974 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 106,974 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside - Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside - Offside (slight lift) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire snapped

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 97,903 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle not fully secured (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside - Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside - Offside (slight lift) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire snapped

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 87,422 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split open (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump pan.sump corroded badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deterated

Rear wiper blade u/s

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split open (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump pan.sump corroded badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deterated

Rear wiper blade u/s

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,598 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing coming apart

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Dec 2019 75,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear box outer casing coming apart

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 75,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,414 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,349 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,736 miles

Both sides front brake disks slightly warped

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 PKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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