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WM09 PZO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 115,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,746 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

exhaust manifold slightly leaking and one stud missing

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,253 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 98,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Bumper and side wing panel damaged

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust Box corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Zone a 10mm has sticker (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bumper and side wing panel damaged

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust Box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,814 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,097 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 84,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,275 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 79,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Boot full preventing a inspection of area at time of test

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,608 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,590 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,590 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,072 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water washer bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edges.

washer bottle leaking.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 47,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edges.

washer bottle leaking.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,316 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,395 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smears 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 PZO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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