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WM09 PZW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,270 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 98,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,038 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,038 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 97,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 97,710 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure flexi snapped clamp loose/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 56,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,065 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 40,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,401 miles

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

all 4 tyres just starting to perish and crack

gearbox leak possibly n/s/f driveshaft seal

Fail 3 Nov 2014 36,334 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all 4 tyres just starting to perish and crack

gearbox leak possibly n/s/f driveshaft seal

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,171 miles

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 PZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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