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WM09 PTO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,996 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil will soon need attention (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 88,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil will soon need attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2024 88,109 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil will soon need attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 79,506 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 72,159 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 69,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

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

electric steering staying on full lock left on inspection on the ramp

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,317 miles

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

parking brake has slight reserve travel

surface corrosion on rear axle and exhaust rear back box

Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake has slight reserve travel

surface corrosion on rear axle and exhaust rear back box

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,597 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,041 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 PTO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

WM09 PTO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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