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WM09 PLX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,131 mi
Last recorded117,131 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 117,131 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 111,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,383 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated boot shut (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 91,380 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated boot shut (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,351 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,708 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,274 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 53,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,083 miles

breather pipe at rear of engine split

nearside front lower arm rear bush split/separated to the limit.

offside rear indicator faded slightly

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2018 50,083 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel overflow pipe to tank split and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

breather pipe at rear of engine split

nearside front lower arm rear bush split/separated to the limit.

offside rear indicator faded slightly

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,237 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 47,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure lower retaining pin appears to be falling out (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour starting to deteriorate (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,116 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,116 miles

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

Engine breather pipe is split

The o/s front tyre has worn smooth on the inner shoulder and is nearing the limit

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,816 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,593 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,770 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 PLX 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

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