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WM09 PVL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,921 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 86,898 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,083 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,076 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 78,839 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 78,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 75,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 75,409 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,712 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door handle slightly inscure

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 71,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door handle slightly inscure

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

Pass 12 May 2021 64,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened coil spring seating plate/cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,320 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 41,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,558 miles

Offside Rear shocker poor condition (corroded)

rear coil springs poor condition (corroded)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,612 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 33,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirror cracked.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 26,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,259 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brakes binding very slightly

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 PVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

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

Is WM09 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PVL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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