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WR09 PXM

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 PXM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 142,517 miles

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

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

rear axel light corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 142,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear axel light corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2024 139,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush slightly perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 135,528 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top bush worn away causing the shock to not be attached to car body (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 132,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,080 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

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

coolant expansion bottle empty.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 125,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested due to this fault. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

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

coolant expansion bottle empty.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,131 miles

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

O/S/F sill damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S gearbox oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front seal/sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,131 miles

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

O/S/F sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S gearbox oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front seal/sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,956 miles

high leave stop light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2017 117,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

high leave stop light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,860 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Exhaust ; front flexi section split , minor leak & minor leak at rear joint

Suspension ; n/s/r shock absorber upper bush deteriorated

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 19 Jul 2016 100,860 miles

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

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

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Engine ; *** oil level at minimum ***

Engine ; oil around ignition coil / breather , suspect related to intermittent misfire

Exhaust ; front flexi section split , minor leak & minor leak at rear joint

Suspension ; n/s/r shock absorber upper bush deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/f tread starting to bald on inner edge

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 26 May 2015 80,323 miles

engine slightly oily

exhaust corroded (outer skin)

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,634 miles

exhaust (back box) corroded on outer skin

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 May 2013 52,302 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 35,972 miles

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

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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WR09 PXM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR09 PXM, 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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WR09 PXM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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