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WM09 PSO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 91,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp tarnishing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroding/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2026 91,110 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light White light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp tarnishing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroding/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,675 miles

Nearside Front top shock mounting washers corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top shock mounting washers corroded

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid backing plate damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top shock mounting washers corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top shock mounting washers corroded

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to test both rear wheel bearings due to brake binding

Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake outer casing splitting & corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S handbrake cables corroding & splitting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust front joint corroding and slight blow

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,477 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing in treed

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,574 miles

Center exhaust corroding

N/s/r flexy hose slight damage

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2020 71,574 miles

Center exhaust corroding

N/s/r flexy hose slight damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,638 miles

Front exhaust flex slight blow

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

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coil spring corroded A L L (2.4.C.1b)

moist around nearside front inner drive shaft joint

rear exhaust corroded & rear exhaust has no clamp

Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,328 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coil spring corroded A L L (2.4.C.1b)

moist around nearside front inner drive shaft joint

rear exhaust corroded & rear exhaust has no clamp

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,417 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and clamp badly codded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,845 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 41,049 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,104 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 PSO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PSO, 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 PSO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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