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FG59 WPX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,442 mi
Last recorded65,442 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WPX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,442 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 65,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,512 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 96,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,297 miles

exhaust blowing at front

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2023 88,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust blowing at front

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,521 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 44,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,461 miles

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2018 29,461 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2017 23,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread rubber showing age related cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,001 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,528 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,638 miles

metal object in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f strutt top mount

Fail 5 Nov 2012 5,638 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

metal object in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake binding slightly

no brake test done due to rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f strutt top mount

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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FG59 WPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG59 WPX, 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 FG59 WPX registered?

FG59 WPX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is FG59 WPX safe to buy?

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