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CV59 WUB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 WUB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,415 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,415 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,324 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,324 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,853 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 67,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,827 miles

Front front top mount caps corroded both sides

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front front top mount caps corroded both sides

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,552 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 21,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre slight wear inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,009 miles

offside front tyre slight wear inside edge

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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CV59 WUB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV59 WUB, 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 CV59 WUB registered?

CV59 WUB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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