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AO59 WTJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,877 mi
Last recorded43,877 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 WTJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 43,877 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 43,877 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 42,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 41,911 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 41,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,097 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 33,097 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation insecure n/s/r (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 30,458 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 12 Dec 2017 28,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,584 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 20,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,506 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 16,506 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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AO59 WTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO59 WTJ, 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 AO59 WTJ registered?

AO59 WTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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