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WP09 HWM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 HWM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,234 miles

Central Lower exhaust pipe front flexi corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm excessive side to side play on shaker plates. Bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessive lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Exhaust pipe from flexi back corroded throughout

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake unions are lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear beam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weep

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring is very corroded but no material is missing. Attention recommended ASAP. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust backbox corroded outer skin starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring is very corroded but no material is missing. Attention recommended ASAP. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 77,335 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,198 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,140 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2020 55,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 47,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 39,385 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,412 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 34,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,603 miles

Debris lodged between offside front tyre and alloy

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)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 16,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,960 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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WP09 HWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WP09 HWM, 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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WP09 HWM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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