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WM09 PVX

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,493 mi
Last recorded128,493 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,493 miles

Exhaust front flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil spring lower cups corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,958 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section and rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2020 124,958 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi section and rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,827 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 117,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper shock mount top cap corroded

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,021 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper shock mount top cap corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

exhaust U clamps missing front and rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,140 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,865 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 66,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,925 miles

O/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,785 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)

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 PVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is WM09 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 PVX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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