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WM09 PKZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 86,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 73,110 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 73,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,932 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,761 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,147 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,466 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 PKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

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

Is WM09 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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