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WM09 PXL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 107,693 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Beam pattern not visible. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear shocks - upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,734 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,574 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 102,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 98,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame very rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2018 89,528 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive small gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin but wear wire fitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,013 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing slightly corroded

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 33,228 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,713 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 27,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

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

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