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MV59 WFJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 WFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,112 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 82,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 74,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,672 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded & blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,258 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,828 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,098 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 50,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,695 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MV59 WFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MV59 WFJ, 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 MV59 WFJ registered?

MV59 WFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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