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WM09 PMY

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,486 mi
Last recorded89,486 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs and cradle rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel and brake pipes have covers

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,891 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust cover corroded no leaks at this time

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,730 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front clutch master seeping fluid

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 54,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front clutch master seeping fluid

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,794 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox oil leak nsf oil seal ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,794 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 PMY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

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

Is WM09 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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