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WM09 PUH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,520 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 56,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 55,858 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,873 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,064 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 51,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,339 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 49,331 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTH REAR SHOCKES BUSHES (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,191 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 48,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,910 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,331 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,072 miles

exhaust rear box corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2013 35,072 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,047 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 PUH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

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

Is WM09 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PUH shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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