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WM09 PWV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,202 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 107,200 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,290 miles

headlamps deteriorated making beam patterns poor

osf nsf tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to cords

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,699 miles

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

daytime running lights inop

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,697 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

daytime running lights inop

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in sidewall

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 89,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper N/S/F top mount slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine bay covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corossion

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 73,007 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine bay covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corossion

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,041 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 62,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,981 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,880 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Rear exhaust box corrded and weak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,880 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corrded and weak

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 PWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for WM09 PWV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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