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AO59 WTY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 WTY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,217 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle broke,opens at time of test

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 110,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle broke,opens at time of test

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,523 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,422 miles

engine sump leaking slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2021 106,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine sump leaking slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,027 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,723 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,650 miles

both front shocker top mounts corroded

both front shockers corroded on shaft

both front wishbone rear bushes torn

exhaust front flexi and rear box has slight blow

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,794 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,641 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 72,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer split open

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,984 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,979 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,064 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 39,064 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 WTY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO59 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

AO59 WTY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is AO59 WTY safe to buy?

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