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FY59 WVU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 69,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,455 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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring mounts corroded /repaired by welding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad light on pads good

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,826 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arm spring holders heavily corroded both have been heavily under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 61,825 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arm spring holders heavily corroded both have been heavily under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,574 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 55,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge heavily worn no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge heavily worn no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,367 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 43,367 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,981 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,845 miles

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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FY59 WVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FY59 WVU, 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 FY59 WVU registered?

FY59 WVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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