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WM09 PTX

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,251 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 96,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,941 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,370 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,859 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,954 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2016 61,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 50,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,693 miles

O/S washer jet faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to offside bodywork

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,704 miles

damage to offside bodywork

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 PTX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

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

Is WM09 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PTX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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